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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.85, 35.93 and 17.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.85, 35.93 and 17.88 is: 26.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.85 : 35.93 = 17.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.85/35.93 = 17.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.85x = 35.93 × 17.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.85x = 642.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642.16/23.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.92

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