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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.97, 71.92 and 23.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.97, 71.92 and 23.91 is: 35.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.97 : 71.92 = 23.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.97/71.92 = 23.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.97x = 71.92 × 23.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.97x = 1,719.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719.37/47.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.84

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