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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.94, 36.09 and 19.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.94, 36.09 and 19.49 is: 29.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.94 : 36.09 = 19.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.94/36.09 = 19.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.94x = 36.09 × 19.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.94x = 703.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703.21/23.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.37

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