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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.86, 32.99 and 19.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.86, 32.99 and 19.62 is: 27.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.86 : 32.99 = 19.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.86/32.99 = 19.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.86x = 32.99 × 19.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.86x = 647.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647.26/23.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.13

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