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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.25, 65.21 and 27.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.25, 65.21 and 27.58 is: 38.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.25 : 65.21 = 27.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.25/65.21 = 27.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.25x = 65.21 × 27.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.25x = 1,798.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798.56/47.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.07

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