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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.07, 70.63 and 18.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.07, 70.63 and 18.18 is: 27.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.07 : 70.63 = 18.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.07/70.63 = 18.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.07x = 70.63 × 18.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.07x = 1,284.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284.01/47.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.28

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