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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.05, 64.93 and 27.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.05, 64.93 and 27.65 is: 38.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.05 : 64.93 = 27.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.05/64.93 = 27.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.05x = 64.93 × 27.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.05x = 1,794.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794.99/47.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.15

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