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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.94, 71.93 and 15.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.94, 71.93 and 15.45 is: 23.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.94 : 71.93 = 15.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.94/71.93 = 15.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.94x = 71.93 × 15.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.94x = 1,111.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111.20/47.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.18

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