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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.83, 35.75 and 11.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.83, 35.75 and 11.80 is: 17.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.83 : 35.75 = 11.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.83/35.75 = 11.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.83x = 35.75 × 11.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.83x = 421.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421.79/23.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.70

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