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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.47, 35.30 and 19.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.47, 35.30 and 19.69 is: 29.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.47 : 35.30 = 19.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.47/35.30 = 19.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.47x = 35.30 × 19.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.47x = 695.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695.02/23.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.62

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