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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.31, 27.83 and 19.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.31, 27.83 and 19.23 is: 26.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.31 : 27.83 = 19.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.31/27.83 = 19.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.31x = 27.83 × 19.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.31x = 535.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535.17/20.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.35

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