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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.16, 32 and 19.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.16, 32 and 19.72 is: 27.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.16 : 32 = 19.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.16/32 = 19.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.16x = 32 × 19.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.16x = 631.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631.04/23.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.25

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