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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.49, 32.44 and 18.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.49, 32.44 and 18.07 is: 24.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.49 : 32.44 = 18.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.49/32.44 = 18.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.49x = 32.44 × 18.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.49x = 586.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586.19/23.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.95

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