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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.33, 70.91 and 23.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.33, 70.91 and 23.23 is: 34.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.33 : 70.91 = 23.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.33/70.91 = 23.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.33x = 70.91 × 23.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.33x = 1,647.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647.24/47.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.80

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