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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.66, 32.60 and 19.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.66, 32.60 and 19.05 is: 26.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.66 : 32.60 = 19.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.66/32.60 = 19.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.66x = 32.60 × 19.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.66x = 620.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620.93/23.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.25

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