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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.07, 64.97 and 27.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.07, 64.97 and 27.68 is: 38.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.07 : 64.97 = 27.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.07/64.97 = 27.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.07x = 64.97 × 27.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.07x = 1,797.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797.91/47.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.20

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