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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.32, 34.81 and 19.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.32, 34.81 and 19.90 is: 29.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.32 : 34.81 = 19.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.32/34.81 = 19.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.32x = 34.81 × 19.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.32x = 692.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692.58/23.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.70

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