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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.62, 47.78 and 23.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.62, 47.78 and 23.71 is: 32.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.62 : 47.78 = 23.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.62/47.78 = 23.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.62x = 47.78 × 23.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.62x = 1,132.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132.51/34.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.71

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