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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.81, 71.73 and 23.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.81, 71.73 and 23.44 is: 35.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.81 : 71.73 = 23.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.81/71.73 = 23.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.81x = 71.73 × 23.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.81x = 1,680.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680.88/47.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.16

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