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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.88, 53.76 and 19.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.88, 53.76 and 19.86 is: 29.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.88 : 53.76 = 19.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.88/53.76 = 19.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.88x = 53.76 × 19.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.88x = 1,067.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067.67/35.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.76

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