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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.92, 86.89 and 23.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.92, 86.89 and 23.70 is: 35.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.92 : 86.89 = 23.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.92/86.89 = 23.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.92x = 86.89 × 23.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.92x = 2,059.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059.34/57.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.56

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