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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.33, 32.15 and 19.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.33, 32.15 and 19.64 is: 27.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.33 : 32.15 = 19.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.33/32.15 = 19.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.33x = 32.15 × 19.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.33x = 631.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631.43/23.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.06

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