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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.42, 32.34 and 19.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.42, 32.34 and 19.32 is: 26.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.42 : 32.34 = 19.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.42/32.34 = 19.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.42x = 32.34 × 19.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.42x = 624.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624.81/23.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.68

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