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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.14, 34.70 and 19.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.14, 34.70 and 19.12 is: 28.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.14 : 34.70 = 19.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.14/34.70 = 19.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.14x = 34.70 × 19.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.14x = 663.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663.46/23.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.68

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