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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.40, 35.11 and 19.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.40, 35.11 and 19.33 is: 29.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.40 : 35.11 = 19.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.40/35.11 = 19.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.40x = 35.11 × 19.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.40x = 678.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678.61/23.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.00

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