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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.40, 32.24 and 19.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.40, 32.24 and 19.08 is: 26.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.40 : 32.24 = 19.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.40/32.24 = 19.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.40x = 32.24 × 19.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.40x = 615.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615.14/23.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.29

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