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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.40, 35.16 and 19.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.40, 35.16 and 19.98 is: 30.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.40 : 35.16 = 19.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.40/35.16 = 19.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.40x = 35.16 × 19.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.40x = 702.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702.50/23.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.02

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