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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.68, 71.45 and 23.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.68, 71.45 and 23.62 is: 35.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.68 : 71.45 = 23.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.68/71.45 = 23.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.68x = 71.45 × 23.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.68x = 1,687.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687.53/47.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.39

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