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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.21, 70.94 and 27.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.21, 70.94 and 27.99 is: 42.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.21 : 70.94 = 27.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.21/70.94 = 27.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.21x = 70.94 × 27.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.21x = 1,985.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,985.47/47.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.06

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