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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.47, 57.23 and 23.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.47, 57.23 and 23.05 is: 31.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.47 : 57.23 = 23.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.47/57.23 = 23.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.47x = 57.23 × 23.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.47x = 1,318.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318.75/41.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.80

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