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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.23, 32.03 and 19.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.23, 32.03 and 19.34 is: 26.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.23 : 32.03 = 19.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.23/32.03 = 19.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.23x = 32.03 × 19.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.23x = 619.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619.36/23.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.67

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