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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.03, 86.95 and 23.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.03, 86.95 and 23.74 is: 35.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.03 : 86.95 = 23.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.03/86.95 = 23.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.03x = 86.95 × 23.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.03x = 2,064.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,064.01/58.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.57

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