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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.98, 35.91 and 19.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.98, 35.91 and 19.93 is: 29.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.98 : 35.91 = 19.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.98/35.91 = 19.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.98x = 35.91 × 19.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.98x = 715.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715.69/23.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.85

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