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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.88, 35.84 and 16.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.88, 35.84 and 16.80 is: 25.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.88 : 35.84 = 16.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.88/35.84 = 16.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.88x = 35.84 × 16.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.88x = 602.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602.11/23.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.21

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