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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.98, 71.96 and 23.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.98, 71.96 and 23.90 is: 35.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.98 : 71.96 = 23.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.98/71.96 = 23.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.98x = 71.96 × 23.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.98x = 1,719.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719.84/47.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.85

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