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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.78, 32.88 and 18.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.78, 32.88 and 18.32 is: 25.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.78 : 32.88 = 18.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.78/32.88 = 18.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.78x = 32.88 × 18.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.78x = 602.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602.36/23.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.33

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