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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.57, 71.33 and 18.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.57, 71.33 and 18.66 is: 27.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.57 : 71.33 = 18.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.57/71.33 = 18.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.57x = 71.33 × 18.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.57x = 1,331.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331.02/47.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.98

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