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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.69, 35.53 and 19.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.69, 35.53 and 19.45 is: 29.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.69 : 35.53 = 19.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.69/35.53 = 19.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.69x = 35.53 × 19.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.69x = 690.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690.88/23.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.17

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