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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.44, 35.16 and 19.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.44, 35.16 and 19.90 is: 29.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.44 : 35.16 = 19.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.44/35.16 = 19.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.44x = 35.16 × 19.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.44x = 699.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699.68/23.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.85

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