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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.05, 31.81 and 18.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.05, 31.81 and 18.19 is: 25.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.05 : 31.81 = 18.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.05/31.81 = 18.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.05x = 31.81 × 18.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.05x = 578.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578.62/23.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.10

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