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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.26, 34.81 and 19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.26, 34.81 and 19 is: 28.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.26 : 34.81 = 19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.26/34.81 = 19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.26x = 34.81 × 19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.26x = 661.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661.39/23.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.43

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