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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.48, 35.16 and 19.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.48, 35.16 and 19.88 is: 29.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.48 : 35.16 = 19.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.48/35.16 = 19.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.48x = 35.16 × 19.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.48x = 698.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698.98/23.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.77

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