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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.56, 71.33 and 13.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.56, 71.33 and 13.32 is: 19.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.56 : 71.33 = 13.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.56/71.33 = 13.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.56x = 71.33 × 13.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.56x = 949.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949.76/47.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.97

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