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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.73, 35.60 and 5.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.73, 35.60 and 5.70 is: 8.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.73 : 35.60 = 5.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.73/35.60 = 5.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.73x = 35.60 × 5.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.73x = 202.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202.73/23.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.54

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