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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.82, 71.69 and 18.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.82, 71.69 and 18.93 is: 28.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.82 : 71.69 = 18.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.82/71.69 = 18.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.82x = 71.69 × 18.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.82x = 1,357.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357.09/47.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.38

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