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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.95, 71.94 and 23.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.95, 71.94 and 23.91 is: 35.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.95 : 71.94 = 23.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.95/71.94 = 23.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.95x = 71.94 × 23.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.95x = 1,719.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719.77/47.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.86

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