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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.36, 32.32 and 19.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.36, 32.32 and 19.04 is: 26.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.36 : 32.32 = 19.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.36/32.32 = 19.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.36x = 32.32 × 19.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.36x = 615.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615.37/23.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.34

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