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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.41, 32.27 and 19.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.41, 32.27 and 19.33 is: 26.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.41 : 32.27 = 19.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.41/32.27 = 19.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.41x = 32.27 × 19.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.41x = 623.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623.78/23.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.65

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