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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.64, 32.63 and 18.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.64, 32.63 and 18.47 is: 25.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.64 : 32.63 = 18.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.64/32.63 = 18.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.64x = 32.63 × 18.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.64x = 602.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602.68/23.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.49

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