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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.02, 31.66 and 19.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.02, 31.66 and 19.37 is: 26.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.02 : 31.66 = 19.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.02/31.66 = 19.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.02x = 31.66 × 19.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.02x = 613.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613.28/23.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.64

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