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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.53, 35.33 and 19.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.53, 35.33 and 19.01 is: 28.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.53 : 35.33 = 19.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.53/35.33 = 19.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.53x = 35.33 × 19.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.53x = 671.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671.62/23.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.54

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