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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.60, 71.32 and 23.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.60, 71.32 and 23.50 is: 35.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.60 : 71.32 = 23.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.60/71.32 = 23.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.60x = 71.32 × 23.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.60x = 1,676.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676.02/47.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.21

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