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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.55, 35.34 and 19.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.55, 35.34 and 19.02 is: 28.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.55 : 35.34 = 19.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.55/35.34 = 19.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.55x = 35.34 × 19.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.55x = 672.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672.17/23.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.54

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