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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.13, 65.02 and 27.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.13, 65.02 and 27.71 is: 38.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.13 : 65.02 = 27.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.13/65.02 = 27.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.13x = 65.02 × 27.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.13x = 1,801.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801.70/47.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.23

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