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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.68, 71.50 and 18.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.68, 71.50 and 18.79 is: 28.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.68 : 71.50 = 18.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.68/71.50 = 18.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.68x = 71.50 × 18.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.68x = 1,343.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343.49/47.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.18

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