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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.57, 62.36 and 23.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.57, 62.36 and 23.57 is: 35.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.57 : 62.36 = 23.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.57/62.36 = 23.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.57x = 62.36 × 23.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.57x = 1,469.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469.83/41.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.36

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