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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.66, 71.39 and 23.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.66, 71.39 and 23.57 is: 35.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.66 : 71.39 = 23.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.66/71.39 = 23.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.66x = 71.39 × 23.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.66x = 1,682.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682.31/47.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.30

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