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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.85, 33.84 and 23.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.85, 33.84 and 23.85 is: 33.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.85 : 33.84 = 23.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.85/33.84 = 23.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.85x = 33.84 × 23.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.85x = 807.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807.08/23.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.84

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