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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.23, 32.10 and 18.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.23, 32.10 and 18.37 is: 25.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.23 : 32.10 = 18.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.23/32.10 = 18.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.23x = 32.10 × 18.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.23x = 589.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589.52/23.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.38

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