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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.55, 35.37 and 19.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.55, 35.37 and 19.05 is: 28.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.55 : 35.37 = 19.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.55/35.37 = 19.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.55x = 35.37 × 19.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.55x = 673.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673.80/23.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.61

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