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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.95, 33.08 and 19.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.95, 33.08 and 19.37 is: 26.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.95 : 33.08 = 19.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.95/33.08 = 19.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.95x = 33.08 × 19.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.95x = 640.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640.76/23.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.75

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