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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.28, 34.81 and 19.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.28, 34.81 and 19.23 is: 28.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.28 : 34.81 = 19.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.28/34.81 = 19.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.28x = 34.81 × 19.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.28x = 669.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669.40/23.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.75

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