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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.30, 35.01 and 19.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.30, 35.01 and 19.04 is: 28.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.30 : 35.01 = 19.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.30/35.01 = 19.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.30x = 35.01 × 19.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.30x = 666.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666.36/23.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.59

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