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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.96, 33.06 and 19.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.96, 33.06 and 19.12 is: 26.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.96 : 33.06 = 19.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.96/33.06 = 19.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.96x = 33.06 × 19.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.96x = 632.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632.11/23.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.38

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