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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.58, 71.25 and 23.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.58, 71.25 and 23.46 is: 35.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.58 : 71.25 = 23.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.58/71.25 = 23.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.58x = 71.25 × 23.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.58x = 1,671.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671.53/47.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.13

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