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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.99, 72 and 19.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.99, 72 and 19.11 is: 28.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.99 : 72 = 19.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.99/72 = 19.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.99x = 72 × 19.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.99x = 1,375.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375.92/47.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.67

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