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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.78, 35.60 and 19.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.78, 35.60 and 19.22 is: 28.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.78 : 35.60 = 19.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.78/35.60 = 19.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.78x = 35.60 × 19.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.78x = 684.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684.23/23.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.77

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