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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.40, 32.31 and 19.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.40, 32.31 and 19.34 is: 26.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.40 : 32.31 = 19.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.40/32.31 = 19.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.40x = 32.31 × 19.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.40x = 624.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624.71/23.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.70

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