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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.66, 32.56 and 19.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.66, 32.56 and 19.52 is: 26.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.66 : 32.56 = 19.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.66/32.56 = 19.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.66x = 32.56 × 19.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.66x = 635.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635.57/23.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.86

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