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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.45, 32.36 and 18.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.45, 32.36 and 18.05 is: 24.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.45 : 32.36 = 18.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.45/32.36 = 18.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.45x = 32.36 × 18.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.45x = 583.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583.85/23.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.90

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