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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.43, 32.27 and 18.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.43, 32.27 and 18.84 is: 25.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.43 : 32.27 = 18.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.43/32.27 = 18.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.43x = 32.27 × 18.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.43x = 607.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607.87/23.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.94

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