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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.88, 33.18 and 23.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.88, 33.18 and 23.59 is: 32.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.88 : 33.18 = 23.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.88/33.18 = 23.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.88x = 33.18 × 23.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.88x = 782.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782.72/23.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.78

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