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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.86, 53.71 and 19.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.86, 53.71 and 19.86 is: 29.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.86 : 53.71 = 19.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.86/53.71 = 19.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.86x = 53.71 × 19.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.86x = 1,066.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066.68/35.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.75

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