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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.23, 70.74 and 27.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.23, 70.74 and 27.91 is: 41.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.23 : 70.74 = 27.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.23/70.74 = 27.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.23x = 70.74 × 27.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.23x = 1,974.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,974.18/47.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.80

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