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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.91, 71.89 and 23.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.91, 71.89 and 23.87 is: 35.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.91 : 71.89 = 23.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.91/71.89 = 23.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.91x = 71.89 × 23.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.91x = 1,715.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,715.65/47.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.81

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