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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.02, 71.93 and 23.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.02, 71.93 and 23.57 is: 35.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.02 : 71.93 = 23.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.02/71.93 = 23.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.02x = 71.93 × 23.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.02x = 1,694.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694.99/48.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.30

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