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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.36, 35.02 and 19.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.36, 35.02 and 19.07 is: 28.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.36 : 35.02 = 19.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.36/35.02 = 19.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.36x = 35.02 × 19.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.36x = 667.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667.83/23.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.59

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