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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.97, 35.96 and 19.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.97, 35.96 and 19.95 is: 29.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.97 : 35.96 = 19.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.97/35.96 = 19.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.97x = 35.96 × 19.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.97x = 717.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717.30/23.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.93

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