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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.97, 86.97 and 23.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.97, 86.97 and 23.74 is: 35.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.97 : 86.97 = 23.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.97/86.97 = 23.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.97x = 86.97 × 23.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.97x = 2,064.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,064.11/57.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.61

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