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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.02, 31.79 and 19.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.02, 31.79 and 19.13 is: 26.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.02 : 31.79 = 19.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.02/31.79 = 19.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.02x = 31.79 × 19.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.02x = 608.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608.03/23.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.42

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