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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.63, 35.37 and 19.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.63, 35.37 and 19.82 is: 29.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.63 : 35.37 = 19.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.63/35.37 = 19.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.63x = 35.37 × 19.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.63x = 700.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700.86/23.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.67

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