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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.03, 34.37 and 19.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.03, 34.37 and 19.84 is: 29.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.03 : 34.37 = 19.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.03/34.37 = 19.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.03x = 34.37 × 19.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.03x = 681.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681.76/23.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.61

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