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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.53, 32.45 and 18.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.53, 32.45 and 18.06 is: 24.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.53 : 32.45 = 18.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.53/32.45 = 18.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.53x = 32.45 × 18.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.53x = 586.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586.05/23.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.91

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