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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.03, 34.35 and 19.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.03, 34.35 and 19.25 is: 28.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.03 : 34.35 = 19.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.03/34.35 = 19.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.03x = 34.35 × 19.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.03x = 661.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661.07/23.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.71

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