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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.26, 32.12 and 19.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.26, 32.12 and 19.22 is: 26.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.26 : 32.12 = 19.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.26/32.12 = 19.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.26x = 32.12 × 19.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.26x = 617.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617.35/23.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.54

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