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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.27, 70.91 and 13.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.27, 70.91 and 13.04 is: 19.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.27 : 70.91 = 13.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.27/70.91 = 13.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.27x = 70.91 × 13.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.27x = 924.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924.25/47.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.55

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