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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.52, 71.28 and 23.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.52, 71.28 and 23.20 is: 34.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.52 : 71.28 = 23.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.52/71.28 = 23.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.52x = 71.28 × 23.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.52x = 1,653.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653.70/47.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.80

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