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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.07, 70.57 and 26.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.07, 70.57 and 26.77 is: 40.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.07 : 70.57 = 26.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.07/70.57 = 26.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.07x = 70.57 × 26.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.07x = 1,889.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889.16/47.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.14

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