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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.36, 32.25 and 19.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.36, 32.25 and 19.52 is: 26.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.36 : 32.25 = 19.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.36/32.25 = 19.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.36x = 32.25 × 19.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.36x = 629.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629.36/23.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.95

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