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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.35, 34.98 and 19.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.35, 34.98 and 19.30 is: 28.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.35 : 34.98 = 19.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.35/34.98 = 19.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.35x = 34.98 × 19.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.35x = 675.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675.11/23.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.91

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