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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.46, 32.42 and 19.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.46, 32.42 and 19.86 is: 27.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.46 : 32.42 = 19.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.46/32.42 = 19.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.46x = 32.42 × 19.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.46x = 643.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643.76/23.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.44

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