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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.61, 32.50 and 19.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.61, 32.50 and 19.51 is: 26.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.61 : 32.50 = 19.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.61/32.50 = 19.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.61x = 32.50 × 19.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.61x = 634.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634.02/23.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.86

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