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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.26, 34.87 and 19.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.26, 34.87 and 19.23 is: 28.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.26 : 34.87 = 19.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.26/34.87 = 19.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.26x = 34.87 × 19.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.26x = 670.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670.53/23.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.83

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