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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.32, 32.11 and 18.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.32, 32.11 and 18.96 is: 26.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.32 : 32.11 = 18.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.32/32.11 = 18.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.32x = 32.11 × 18.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.32x = 608.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608.81/23.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.11

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