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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.61, 35.34 and 19.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.61, 35.34 and 19.75 is: 29.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.61 : 35.34 = 19.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.61/35.34 = 19.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.61x = 35.34 × 19.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.61x = 697.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697.97/23.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.56

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