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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.68, 32.72 and 18.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.68, 32.72 and 18.88 is: 26.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.68 : 32.72 = 18.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.68/32.72 = 18.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.68x = 32.72 × 18.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.68x = 617.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617.75/23.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.09

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