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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.97, 35.87 and 18.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.97, 35.87 and 18.55 is: 27.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.97 : 35.87 = 18.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.97/35.87 = 18.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.97x = 35.87 × 18.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.97x = 665.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665.39/23.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.76

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