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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.33, 32.24 and 18.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.33, 32.24 and 18.52 is: 25.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.33 : 32.24 = 18.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.33/32.24 = 18.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.33x = 32.24 × 18.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.33x = 596.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596.83/23.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.58

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