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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.96, 35.93 and 19.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.96, 35.93 and 19.48 is: 29.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.96 : 35.93 = 19.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.96/35.93 = 19.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.96x = 35.93 × 19.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.96x = 699.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699.92/23.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.21

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