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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.64, 71.42 and 23.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.64, 71.42 and 23.58 is: 35.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.64 : 71.42 = 23.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.64/71.42 = 23.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.64x = 71.42 × 23.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.64x = 1,684.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684.08/47.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.35

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