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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.75, 53.58 and 23.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.75, 53.58 and 23.71 is: 35.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.75 : 53.58 = 23.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.75/53.58 = 23.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.75x = 53.58 × 23.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.75x = 1,270.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270.03/35.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.52

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