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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.06, 31.81 and 18.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.06, 31.81 and 18.46 is: 25.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.06 : 31.81 = 18.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.06/31.81 = 18.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.06x = 31.81 × 18.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.06x = 587.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587.21/23.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.46

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