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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.38, 71.08 and 23.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.38, 71.08 and 23.01 is: 34.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.38 : 71.08 = 23.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.38/71.08 = 23.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.38x = 71.08 × 23.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.38x = 1,635.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635.55/47.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.52

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