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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.25, 70.88 and 13.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.25, 70.88 and 13.01 is: 19.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.25 : 70.88 = 13.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.25/70.88 = 13.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.25x = 70.88 × 13.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.25x = 922.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922.12/47.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.52

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