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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.84, 32.84 and 19.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.84, 32.84 and 19.48 is: 26.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.84 : 32.84 = 19.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.84/32.84 = 19.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.84x = 32.84 × 19.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.84x = 639.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639.72/23.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.83

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