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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.69, 32.69 and 18.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.69, 32.69 and 18.22 is: 25.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.69 : 32.69 = 18.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.69/32.69 = 18.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.69x = 32.69 × 18.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.69x = 595.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595.36/23.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.14

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