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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.58, 32.50 and 18.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.58, 32.50 and 18.96 is: 26.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.58 : 32.50 = 18.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.58/32.50 = 18.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.58x = 32.50 × 18.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.58x = 616.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616.20/23.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.13

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