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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.23, 34.70 and 19.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.23, 34.70 and 19.57 is: 29.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.23 : 34.70 = 19.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.23/34.70 = 19.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.23x = 34.70 × 19.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.23x = 679.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679.08/23.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.23

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