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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.86, 32.96 and 19.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.86, 32.96 and 19.81 is: 27.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.86 : 32.96 = 19.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.86/32.96 = 19.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.86x = 32.96 × 19.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.86x = 652.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652.94/23.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.37

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