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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.89, 86.77 and 23.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.89, 86.77 and 23.63 is: 35.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.89 : 86.77 = 23.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.89/86.77 = 23.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.89x = 86.77 × 23.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.89x = 2,050.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,050.38/57.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.42

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