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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.60, 32.58 and 18.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.60, 32.58 and 18.16 is: 25.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.60 : 32.58 = 18.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.60/32.58 = 18.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.60x = 32.58 × 18.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.60x = 591.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591.57/23.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.06

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