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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.99, 35.98 and 19.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.99, 35.98 and 19.49 is: 29.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.99 : 35.98 = 19.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.99/35.98 = 19.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.99x = 35.98 × 19.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.99x = 701.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701.02/23.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.23

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