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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.97, 70.51 and 27.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.97, 70.51 and 27.72 is: 41.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.97 : 70.51 = 27.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.97/70.51 = 27.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.97x = 70.51 × 27.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.97x = 1,954.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954.54/46.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.61

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