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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.36, 32.11 and 18.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.36, 32.11 and 18.98 is: 26.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.36 : 32.11 = 18.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.36/32.11 = 18.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.36x = 32.11 × 18.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.36x = 609.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609.55/23.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.09

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