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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.64, 35.49 and 19.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.64, 35.49 and 19.19 is: 28.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.64 : 35.49 = 19.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.64/35.49 = 19.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.64x = 35.49 × 19.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.64x = 680.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680.91/23.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.80

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