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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.74, 83.60 and 23.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.74, 83.60 and 23.67 is: 35.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.74 : 83.60 = 23.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.74/83.60 = 23.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.74x = 83.60 × 23.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.74x = 1,978.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,978.81/55.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.50

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