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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.67, 35.49 and 19.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.67, 35.49 and 19.38 is: 29.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.67 : 35.49 = 19.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.67/35.49 = 19.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.67x = 35.49 × 19.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.67x = 687.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687.80/23.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.06

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