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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.88, 35.96 and 17.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.88, 35.96 and 17.91 is: 26.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.88 : 35.96 = 17.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.88/35.96 = 17.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.88x = 35.96 × 17.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.88x = 644.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644.09/23.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.97

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