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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.47, 18.71 and 9.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.47, 18.71 and 9.47 is: 14.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.47 : 18.71 = 9.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.47/18.71 = 9.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.47x = 18.71 × 9.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.47x = 177.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177.18/12.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.21

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