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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.77, 35.61 and 19.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.77, 35.61 and 19.99 is: 29.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.77 : 35.61 = 19.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.77/35.61 = 19.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.77x = 35.61 × 19.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.77x = 711.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711.84/23.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.95

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