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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.43, 71.10 and 18.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.43, 71.10 and 18.53 is: 27.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.43 : 71.10 = 18.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.43/71.10 = 18.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.43x = 71.10 × 18.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.43x = 1,317.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317.13/47.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.77

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