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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.84, 71.75 and 13.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.84, 71.75 and 13.60 is: 20.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.84 : 71.75 = 13.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.84/71.75 = 13.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.84x = 71.75 × 13.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.84x = 975.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975.80/47.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.40

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