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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.10, 65.01 and 27.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.10, 65.01 and 27.72 is: 38.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.10 : 65.01 = 27.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.10/65.01 = 27.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.10x = 65.01 × 27.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.10x = 1,802.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802.08/47.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.26

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