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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.38, 35.12 and 19.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.38, 35.12 and 19.12 is: 28.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.38 : 35.12 = 19.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.38/35.12 = 19.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.38x = 35.12 × 19.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.38x = 671.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671.40/23.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.72

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