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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.67, 71.44 and 23.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.67, 71.44 and 23.64 is: 35.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.67 : 71.44 = 23.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.67/71.44 = 23.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.67x = 71.44 × 23.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.67x = 1,688.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688.84/47.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.43

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