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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.90, 32.96 and 18.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.90, 32.96 and 18.07 is: 24.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.90 : 32.96 = 18.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.90/32.96 = 18.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.90x = 32.96 × 18.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.90x = 595.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595.55/23.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.92

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