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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.05, 70.57 and 12.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.05, 70.57 and 12.81 is: 19.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.05 : 70.57 = 12.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.05/70.57 = 12.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.05x = 70.57 × 12.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.05x = 904.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904.23/47.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.22

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