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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.33, 32.21 and 18.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.33, 32.21 and 18.15 is: 25.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.33 : 32.21 = 18.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.33/32.21 = 18.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.33x = 32.21 × 18.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.33x = 584.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584.47/23.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.05

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