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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.69, 32.67 and 18.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.69, 32.67 and 18.23 is: 25.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.69 : 32.67 = 18.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.69/32.67 = 18.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.69x = 32.67 × 18.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.69x = 595.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595.41/23.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.13

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