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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.63, 71.41 and 23.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.63, 71.41 and 23.60 is: 35.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.63 : 71.41 = 23.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.63/71.41 = 23.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.63x = 71.41 × 23.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.63x = 1,684.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684.80/47.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.38

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