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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.39, 32.31 and 19.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.39, 32.31 and 19.34 is: 26.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.39 : 32.31 = 19.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.39/32.31 = 19.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.39x = 32.31 × 19.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.39x = 624.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624.98/23.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.71

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