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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.89, 71.82 and 13.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.89, 71.82 and 13.66 is: 20.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.89 : 71.82 = 13.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.89/71.82 = 13.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.89x = 71.82 × 13.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.89x = 980.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980.88/47.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.48

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