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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.63, 71.45 and 13.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.63, 71.45 and 13.39 is: 20.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.63 : 71.45 = 13.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.63/71.45 = 13.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.63x = 71.45 × 13.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.63x = 956.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956.65/47.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.09

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