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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.11, 31.92 and 19.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.11, 31.92 and 19.66 is: 27.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.11 : 31.92 = 19.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.11/31.92 = 19.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.11x = 31.92 × 19.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.11x = 627.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627.55/23.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.15

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