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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.36, 32.24 and 18.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.36, 32.24 and 18.50 is: 25.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.36 : 32.24 = 18.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.36/32.24 = 18.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.36x = 32.24 × 18.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.36x = 596.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596.33/23.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.53

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