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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.97, 33.14 and 18.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.97, 33.14 and 18.50 is: 25.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.97 : 33.14 = 18.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.97/33.14 = 18.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.97x = 33.14 × 18.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.97x = 612.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612.83/23.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.57

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