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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.79, 86.68 and 23.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.79, 86.68 and 23.55 is: 35.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.79 : 86.68 = 23.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.79/86.68 = 23.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.79x = 86.68 × 23.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.79x = 2,041.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,041.26/57.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.33

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