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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.33, 34.92 and 19.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.33, 34.92 and 19.95 is: 29.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.33 : 34.92 = 19.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.33/34.92 = 19.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.33x = 34.92 × 19.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.33x = 696.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696.65/23.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.87

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