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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.22, 34.76 and 19.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.22, 34.76 and 19.37 is: 29.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.22 : 34.76 = 19.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.22/34.76 = 19.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.22x = 34.76 × 19.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.22x = 673.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673.44/23.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.00

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