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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.65, 32.61 and 19.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.65, 32.61 and 19.21 is: 26.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.65 : 32.61 = 19.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.65/32.61 = 19.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.65x = 32.61 × 19.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.65x = 626.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626.44/23.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.49

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