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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.19, 34.74 and 19.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.19, 34.74 and 19.56 is: 29.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.19 : 34.74 = 19.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.19/34.74 = 19.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.19x = 34.74 × 19.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.19x = 679.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679.51/23.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.30

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