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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.67, 35.44 and 19.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.67, 35.44 and 19.11 is: 28.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.67 : 35.44 = 19.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.67/35.44 = 19.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.67x = 35.44 × 19.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.67x = 677.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677.26/23.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.61

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