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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.18, 65.14 and 27.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.18, 65.14 and 27.78 is: 38.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.18 : 65.14 = 27.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.18/65.14 = 27.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.18x = 65.14 × 27.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.18x = 1,809.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809.59/47.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.36

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