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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.10, 31.88 and 19.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.10, 31.88 and 19.18 is: 26.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.10 : 31.88 = 19.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.10/31.88 = 19.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.10x = 31.88 × 19.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.10x = 611.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611.46/23.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.47

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