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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.52, 32.46 and 18.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.52, 32.46 and 18.35 is: 25.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.52 : 32.46 = 18.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.52/32.46 = 18.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.52x = 32.46 × 18.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.52x = 595.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595.48/23.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.32

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