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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.21, 31.97 and 19.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.21, 31.97 and 19.76 is: 27.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.21 : 31.97 = 19.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.21/31.97 = 19.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.21x = 31.97 × 19.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.21x = 631.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631.47/23.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.21

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