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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.94, 86.91 and 23.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.94, 86.91 and 23.73 is: 35.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.94 : 86.91 = 23.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.94/86.91 = 23.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.94x = 86.91 × 23.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.94x = 2,061.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061.96/57.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.59

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