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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.90, 35.80 and 17.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.90, 35.80 and 17.88 is: 26.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.90 : 35.80 = 17.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.90/35.80 = 17.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.90x = 35.80 × 17.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.90x = 640.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640.10/23.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.78

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