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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.56, 35.17 and 19.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.56, 35.17 and 19.56 is: 29.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.56 : 35.17 = 19.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.56/35.17 = 19.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.56x = 35.17 × 19.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.56x = 687.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687.93/23.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.20

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