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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.24, 85.82 and 23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.24, 85.82 and 23 is: 34.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.24 : 85.82 = 23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.24/85.82 = 23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.24x = 85.82 × 23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.24x = 1,973.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,973.86/57.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.48

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