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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.27, 34.84 and 19.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.27, 34.84 and 19.46 is: 29.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.27 : 34.84 = 19.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.27/34.84 = 19.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.27x = 34.84 × 19.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.27x = 677.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677.86/23.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.13

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