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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.09, 70.60 and 26.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.09, 70.60 and 26.78 is: 40.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.09 : 70.60 = 26.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.09/70.60 = 26.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.09x = 70.60 × 26.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.09x = 1,890.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,890.67/47.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.15

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