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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.99, 35.98 and 11.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.99, 35.98 and 11.97 is: 17.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.99 : 35.98 = 11.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.99/35.98 = 11.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.99x = 35.98 × 11.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.99x = 430.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430.65/23.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.96

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