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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.99, 36.00 and 19.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.99, 36.00 and 19.37 is: 29.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.99 : 36.00 = 19.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.99/36.00 = 19.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.99x = 36.00 × 19.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.99x = 697.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697.16/23.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.06

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