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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.04, 34.40 and 19.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.04, 34.40 and 19.60 is: 29.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.04 : 34.40 = 19.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.04/34.40 = 19.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.04x = 34.40 × 19.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.04x = 674.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674.24/23.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.26

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