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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.63, 71.43 and 13.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.63, 71.43 and 13.40 is: 20.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.63 : 71.43 = 13.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.63/71.43 = 13.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.63x = 71.43 × 13.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.63x = 956.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956.80/47.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.09

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