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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.16, 31.98 and 19.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.16, 31.98 and 19.96 is: 27.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.16 : 31.98 = 19.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.16/31.98 = 19.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.16x = 31.98 × 19.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.16x = 638.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638.32/23.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.56

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