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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.54, 32.50 and 18.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.54, 32.50 and 18.62 is: 25.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.54 : 32.50 = 18.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.54/32.50 = 18.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.54x = 32.50 × 18.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.54x = 605.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605.15/23.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.71

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