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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.96, 71.91 and 19.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.96, 71.91 and 19.04 is: 28.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.96 : 71.91 = 19.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.96/71.91 = 19.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.96x = 71.91 × 19.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.96x = 1,368.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368.81/47.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.54

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