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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.40, 71.10 and 23.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.40, 71.10 and 23.40 is: 35.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.40 : 71.10 = 23.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.40/71.10 = 23.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.40x = 71.10 × 23.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.40x = 1,663.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663.74/47.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.10

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