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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.25, 32.05 and 18.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.25, 32.05 and 18.34 is: 25.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.25 : 32.05 = 18.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.25/32.05 = 18.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.25x = 32.05 × 18.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.25x = 587.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587.75/23.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.29

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