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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.33, 32.16 and 18.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.33, 32.16 and 18.98 is: 26.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.33 : 32.16 = 18.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.33/32.16 = 18.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.33x = 32.16 × 18.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.33x = 610.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610.40/23.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.16

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