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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.21, 34.67 and 19.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.21, 34.67 and 19.16 is: 28.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.21 : 34.67 = 19.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.21/34.67 = 19.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.21x = 34.67 × 19.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.21x = 664.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664.28/23.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.62

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