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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.02, 31.81 and 18.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.02, 31.81 and 18.74 is: 25.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.02 : 31.81 = 18.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.02/31.81 = 18.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.02x = 31.81 × 18.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.02x = 596.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596.12/23.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.90

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