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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.77, 35.49 and 19.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.77, 35.49 and 19.98 is: 29.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.77 : 35.49 = 19.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.77/35.49 = 19.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.77x = 35.49 × 19.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.77x = 709.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709.17/23.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.83

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