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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.65, 47.81 and 23.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.65, 47.81 and 23.73 is: 32.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.65 : 47.81 = 23.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.65/47.81 = 23.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.65x = 47.81 × 23.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.65x = 1,134.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134.53/34.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.74

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