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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.84, 35.68 and 19.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.84, 35.68 and 19.36 is: 28.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.84 : 35.68 = 19.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.84/35.68 = 19.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.84x = 35.68 × 19.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.84x = 690.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690.76/23.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.98

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