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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.22, 70.80 and 27.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.22, 70.80 and 27.96 is: 41.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.22 : 70.80 = 27.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.22/70.80 = 27.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.22x = 70.80 × 27.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.22x = 1,979.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,979.57/47.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.92

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