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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.20, 32.01 and 19.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.20, 32.01 and 19.10 is: 26.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.20 : 32.01 = 19.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.20/32.01 = 19.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.20x = 32.01 × 19.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.20x = 611.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611.39/23.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.36

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