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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.56, 71.36 and 23.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.56, 71.36 and 23.52 is: 35.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.56 : 71.36 = 23.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.56/71.36 = 23.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.56x = 71.36 × 23.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.56x = 1,678.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678.39/47.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.29

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