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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.87, 35.80 and 7.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.87, 35.80 and 7.84 is: 11.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.87 : 35.80 = 7.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.87/35.80 = 7.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.87x = 35.80 × 7.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.87x = 280.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280.49/23.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.75

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