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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.39, 34.98 and 19.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.39, 34.98 and 19.51 is: 29.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.39 : 34.98 = 19.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.39/34.98 = 19.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.39x = 34.98 × 19.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.39x = 682.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682.46/23.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.18

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