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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.62, 35.46 and 19.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.62, 35.46 and 19.78 is: 29.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.62 : 35.46 = 19.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.62/35.46 = 19.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.62x = 35.46 × 19.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.62x = 701.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701.40/23.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.70

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