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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.58, 32.50 and 19.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.58, 32.50 and 19.48 is: 26.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.58 : 32.50 = 19.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.58/32.50 = 19.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.58x = 32.50 × 19.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.58x = 633.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633.10/23.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.85

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