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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.91, 86.83 and 23.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.91, 86.83 and 23.65 is: 35.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.91 : 86.83 = 23.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.91/86.83 = 23.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.91x = 86.83 × 23.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.91x = 2,053.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,053.53/57.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.46

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