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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.29, 32.09 and 18.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.29, 32.09 and 18.35 is: 25.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.29 : 32.09 = 18.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.29/32.09 = 18.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.29x = 32.09 × 18.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.29x = 588.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588.74/23.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.28

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