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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.34, 86 and 23.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.34, 86 and 23.11 is: 34.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.34 : 86 = 23.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.34/86 = 23.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.34x = 86 × 23.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.34x = 1,987.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,987.46/57.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.66

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