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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.98, 33.11 and 19.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.98, 33.11 and 19.63 is: 27.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.98 : 33.11 = 19.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.98/33.11 = 19.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.98x = 33.11 × 19.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.98x = 649.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649.77/23.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.10

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