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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.73, 57.95 and 23.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.73, 57.95 and 23.43 is: 35.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.73 : 57.95 = 23.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.73/57.95 = 23.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.73x = 57.95 × 23.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.73x = 1,357.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357.65/38.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.05

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