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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.60, 71.40 and 23.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.60, 71.40 and 23.55 is: 35.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.60 : 71.40 = 23.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.60/71.40 = 23.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.60x = 71.40 × 23.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.60x = 1,681.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681.47/47.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.33

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