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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.87, 32.99 and 19.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.87, 32.99 and 19.77 is: 27.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.87 : 32.99 = 19.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.87/32.99 = 19.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.87x = 32.99 × 19.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.87x = 652.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652.21/23.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.32

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