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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.55, 35.25 and 19.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.55, 35.25 and 19.29 is: 28.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.55 : 35.25 = 19.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.55/35.25 = 19.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.55x = 35.25 × 19.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.55x = 679.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679.97/23.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.87

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