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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.19, 32.01 and 19.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.19, 32.01 and 19.14 is: 26.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.19 : 32.01 = 19.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.19/32.01 = 19.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.19x = 32.01 × 19.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.19x = 612.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612.67/23.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.42

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