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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.74, 53.54 and 23.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.74, 53.54 and 23.70 is: 35.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.74 : 53.54 = 23.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.74/53.54 = 23.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.74x = 53.54 × 23.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.74x = 1,268.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268.90/35.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.50

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