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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.12, 65.03 and 27.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.12, 65.03 and 27.71 is: 38.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.12 : 65.03 = 27.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.12/65.03 = 27.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.12x = 65.03 × 27.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.12x = 1,801.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801.76/47.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.24

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