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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.15, 31.91 and 19.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.15, 31.91 and 19.28 is: 26.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.15 : 31.91 = 19.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.15/31.91 = 19.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.15x = 31.91 × 19.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.15x = 615.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615.22/23.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.58

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