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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.63, 71.39 and 23.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.63, 71.39 and 23.53 is: 35.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.63 : 71.39 = 23.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.63/71.39 = 23.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.63x = 71.39 × 23.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.63x = 1,679.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679.81/47.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.27

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