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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.17, 32 and 18.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.17, 32 and 18.81 is: 25.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.17 : 32 = 18.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.17/32 = 18.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.17x = 32 × 18.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.17x = 601.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601.92/23.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.98

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