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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.87, 35.75 and 19.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.87, 35.75 and 19.33 is: 28.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.87 : 35.75 = 19.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.87/35.75 = 19.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.87x = 35.75 × 19.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.87x = 691.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691.01/23.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.95

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