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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.65, 32.64 and 18.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.65, 32.64 and 18.79 is: 25.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.65 : 32.64 = 18.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.65/32.64 = 18.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.65x = 32.64 × 18.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.65x = 613.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613.31/23.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.93

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