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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.24, 34.77 and 19.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.24, 34.77 and 19.37 is: 28.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.24 : 34.77 = 19.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.24/34.77 = 19.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.24x = 34.77 × 19.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.24x = 673.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673.49/23.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.98

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