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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.95, 71.96 and 23.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.95, 71.96 and 23.92 is: 35.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.95 : 71.96 = 23.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.95/71.96 = 23.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.95x = 71.96 × 23.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.95x = 1,720.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720.98/47.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.89

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