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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.99, 71.97 and 23.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.99, 71.97 and 23.95 is: 35.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.99 : 71.97 = 23.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.99/71.97 = 23.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.99x = 71.97 × 23.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.99x = 1,723.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723.68/47.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.92

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