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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.58, 35.18 and 19.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.58, 35.18 and 19.94 is: 29.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.58 : 35.18 = 19.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.58/35.18 = 19.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.58x = 35.18 × 19.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.58x = 701.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701.21/23.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.74

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