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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.53, 71.27 and 15.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.53, 71.27 and 15.03 is: 22.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.53 : 71.27 = 15.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.53/71.27 = 15.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.53x = 71.27 × 15.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.53x = 1,071.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071.19/47.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.54

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