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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.67, 86.53 and 23.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.67, 86.53 and 23.43 is: 35.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.67 : 86.53 = 23.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.67/86.53 = 23.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.67x = 86.53 × 23.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.67x = 2,027.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,027.40/57.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.16

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