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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.80, 32.88 and 18.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.80, 32.88 and 18.36 is: 25.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.80 : 32.88 = 18.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.80/32.88 = 18.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.80x = 32.88 × 18.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.80x = 603.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603.68/23.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.36

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