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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.88, 35.84 and 11.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.88, 35.84 and 11.86 is: 17.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.88 : 35.84 = 11.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.88/35.84 = 11.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.88x = 35.84 × 11.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.88x = 425.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425.06/23.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.80

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