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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.75, 32.74 and 18.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.75, 32.74 and 18.89 is: 26.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.75 : 32.74 = 18.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.75/32.74 = 18.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.75x = 32.74 × 18.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.75x = 618.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618.46/23.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.04

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