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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47, 64.83 and 27.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47, 64.83 and 27.60 is: 38.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47 : 64.83 = 27.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47/64.83 = 27.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47x = 64.83 × 27.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47x = 1,789.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789.31/47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.07

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