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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.95, 71.92 and 11.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.95, 71.92 and 11.88 is: 17.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.95 : 71.92 = 11.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.95/71.92 = 11.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.95x = 71.92 × 11.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.95x = 854.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854.26/47.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.82

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