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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.90, 71.80 and 18.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.90, 71.80 and 18.99 is: 28.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.90 : 71.80 = 18.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.90/71.80 = 18.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.90x = 71.80 × 18.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.90x = 1,363.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363.48/47.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.47

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