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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.96, 71.94 and 11.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.96, 71.94 and 11.89 is: 17.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.96 : 71.94 = 11.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.96/71.94 = 11.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.96x = 71.94 × 11.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.96x = 855.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855.40/47.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.84

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