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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.74, 83.58 and 23.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.74, 83.58 and 23.66 is: 35.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.74 : 83.58 = 23.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.74/83.58 = 23.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.74x = 83.58 × 23.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.74x = 1,977.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,977.50/55.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.48

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