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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.55, 32.44 and 19.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.55, 32.44 and 19.45 is: 26.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.55 : 32.44 = 19.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.55/32.44 = 19.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.55x = 32.44 × 19.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.55x = 630.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630.96/23.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.79

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