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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.92, 32.98 and 19.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.92, 32.98 and 19.80 is: 27.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.92 : 32.98 = 19.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.92/32.98 = 19.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.92x = 32.98 × 19.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.92x = 653.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653.00/23.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.30

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