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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.19, 32.00 and 19.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.19, 32.00 and 19.00 is: 26.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.19 : 32.00 = 19.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.19/32.00 = 19.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.19x = 32.00 × 19.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.19x = 607.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607.94/23.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.22

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