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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.88, 35.88 and 20.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.88, 35.88 and 20.91 is: 31.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.88 : 35.88 = 20.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.88/35.88 = 20.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.88x = 35.88 × 20.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.88x = 750.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750.25/23.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.42

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