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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.73, 32.61 and 18.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.73, 32.61 and 18.87 is: 25.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.73 : 32.61 = 18.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.73/32.61 = 18.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.73x = 32.61 × 18.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.73x = 615.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615.35/23.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.93

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