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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.17, 32.00 and 19.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.17, 32.00 and 19.27 is: 26.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.17 : 32.00 = 19.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.17/32.00 = 19.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.17x = 32.00 × 19.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.17x = 616.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616.58/23.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.61

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