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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.94, 35.94 and 19.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.94, 35.94 and 19.38 is: 29.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.94 : 35.94 = 19.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.94/35.94 = 19.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.94x = 35.94 × 19.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.94x = 696.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696.52/23.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.09

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