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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.62, 32.58 and 19.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.62, 32.58 and 19.57 is: 26.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.62 : 32.58 = 19.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.62/32.58 = 19.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.62x = 32.58 × 19.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.62x = 637.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637.59/23.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.99

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