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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.88, 35.84 and 17.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.88, 35.84 and 17.12 is: 25.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.88 : 35.84 = 17.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.88/35.84 = 17.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.88x = 35.84 × 17.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.88x = 613.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613.58/23.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.69

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