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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.34, 32.27 and 19.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.34, 32.27 and 19.29 is: 26.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.34 : 32.27 = 19.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.34/32.27 = 19.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.34x = 32.27 × 19.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.34x = 622.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622.39/23.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.67

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