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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.34, 32.23 and 19.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.34, 32.23 and 19.74 is: 27.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.34 : 32.23 = 19.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.34/32.23 = 19.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.34x = 32.23 × 19.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.34x = 636.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636.22/23.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.26

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