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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.98, 36.02 and 18.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.98, 36.02 and 18.90 is: 28.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.98 : 36.02 = 18.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.98/36.02 = 18.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.98x = 36.02 × 18.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.98x = 680.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680.78/23.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.39

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