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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.34, 71.15 and 23.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.34, 71.15 and 23.31 is: 35.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.34 : 71.15 = 23.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.34/71.15 = 23.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.34x = 71.15 × 23.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.34x = 1,658.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658.39/47.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.03

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