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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.08, 70.48 and 27.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.08, 70.48 and 27.79 is: 41.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.08 : 70.48 = 27.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.08/70.48 = 27.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.08x = 70.48 × 27.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.08x = 1,958.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,958.64/47.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.60

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