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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.88, 35.79 and 22.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.88, 35.79 and 22.60 is: 33.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.88 : 35.79 = 22.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.88/35.79 = 22.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.88x = 35.79 × 22.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.88x = 808.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808.85/23.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.87

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