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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.11, 31.97 and 19.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.11, 31.97 and 19.46 is: 26.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.11 : 31.97 = 19.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.11/31.97 = 19.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.11x = 31.97 × 19.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.11x = 622.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622.26/23.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.93

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