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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.13, 34.61 and 19.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.13, 34.61 and 19.31 is: 28.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.13 : 34.61 = 19.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.13/34.61 = 19.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.13x = 34.61 × 19.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.13x = 668.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668.05/23.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.88

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