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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.29, 60.47 and 27.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.29, 60.47 and 27.47 is: 41.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.29 : 60.47 = 27.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.29/60.47 = 27.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.29x = 60.47 × 27.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.29x = 1,660.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660.81/40.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.22

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