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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.58, 32.55 and 19.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.58, 32.55 and 19.68 is: 27.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.58 : 32.55 = 19.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.58/32.55 = 19.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.58x = 32.55 × 19.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.58x = 640.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640.58/23.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.17

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