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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.91, 32.97 and 19.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.91, 32.97 and 19.32 is: 26.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.91 : 32.97 = 19.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.91/32.97 = 19.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.91x = 32.97 × 19.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.91x = 636.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636.98/23.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.64

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