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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.17, 31.95 and 18.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.17, 31.95 and 18.82 is: 25.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.17 : 31.95 = 18.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.17/31.95 = 18.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.17x = 31.95 × 18.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.17x = 601.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601.30/23.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.95

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