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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.86, 32.87 and 19.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.86, 32.87 and 19.76 is: 27.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.86 : 32.87 = 19.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.86/32.87 = 19.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.86x = 32.87 × 19.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.86x = 649.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649.51/23.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.22

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