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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.67, 35.52 and 19.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.67, 35.52 and 19.77 is: 29.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.67 : 35.52 = 19.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.67/35.52 = 19.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.67x = 35.52 × 19.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.67x = 702.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702.23/23.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.67

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