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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.81, 32.85 and 19.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.81, 32.85 and 19.19 is: 26.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.81 : 32.85 = 19.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.81/32.85 = 19.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.81x = 32.85 × 19.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.81x = 630.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630.39/23.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.48

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