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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.69, 71.42 and 23.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.69, 71.42 and 23.27 is: 34.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.69 : 71.42 = 23.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.69/71.42 = 23.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.69x = 71.42 × 23.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.69x = 1,661.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661.47/47.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.84

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