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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.20, 34.84 and 19.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.20, 34.84 and 19.22 is: 28.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.20 : 34.84 = 19.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.20/34.84 = 19.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.20x = 34.84 × 19.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.20x = 669.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669.62/23.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.86

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