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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.54, 32.46 and 23.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.54, 32.46 and 23.18 is: 31.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.54 : 32.46 = 23.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.54/32.46 = 23.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.54x = 32.46 × 23.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.54x = 752.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752.42/23.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.96

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