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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.77, 32.76 and 19.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.77, 32.76 and 19.58 is: 26.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.77 : 32.76 = 19.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.77/32.76 = 19.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.77x = 32.76 × 19.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.77x = 641.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641.52/23.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.99

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