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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.91, 33.04 and 19.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.91, 33.04 and 19.05 is: 26.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.91 : 33.04 = 19.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.91/33.04 = 19.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.91x = 33.04 × 19.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.91x = 629.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629.41/23.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.32

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