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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.99, 87.04 and 23.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.99, 87.04 and 23.77 is: 35.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.99 : 87.04 = 23.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.99/87.04 = 23.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.99x = 87.04 × 23.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.99x = 2,069.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,069.08/57.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.68

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