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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.46, 32.34 and 19.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.46, 32.34 and 19.35 is: 26.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.46 : 32.34 = 19.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.46/32.34 = 19.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.46x = 32.34 × 19.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.46x = 625.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625.78/23.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.67

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