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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.12, 34.50 and 19.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.12, 34.50 and 19.52 is: 29.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.12 : 34.50 = 19.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.12/34.50 = 19.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.12x = 34.50 × 19.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.12x = 673.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673.44/23.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.13

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