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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.42, 35.00 and 19.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.42, 35.00 and 19.58 is: 29.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.42 : 35.00 = 19.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.42/35.00 = 19.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.42x = 35.00 × 19.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.42x = 685.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685.03/23.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.26

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