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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.88, 32.96 and 19.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.88, 32.96 and 19.02 is: 26.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.88 : 32.96 = 19.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.88/32.96 = 19.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.88x = 32.96 × 19.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.88x = 626.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626.90/23.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.25

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