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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.41, 32.33 and 18.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.41, 32.33 and 18.23 is: 25.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.41 : 32.33 = 18.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.41/32.33 = 18.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.41x = 32.33 × 18.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.41x = 589.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589.12/23.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.17

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