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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.50, 32.45 and 19.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.50, 32.45 and 19.86 is: 27.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.50 : 32.45 = 19.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.50/32.45 = 19.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.50x = 32.45 × 19.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.50x = 644.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644.46/23.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.42

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