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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.98, 35.94 and 19.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.98, 35.94 and 19.16 is: 28.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.98 : 35.94 = 19.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.98/35.94 = 19.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.98x = 35.94 × 19.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.98x = 688.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688.61/23.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.72

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