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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.61, 71.37 and 23.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.61, 71.37 and 23.49 is: 35.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.61 : 71.37 = 23.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.61/71.37 = 23.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.61x = 71.37 × 23.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.61x = 1,676.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676.48/47.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.21

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