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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.27, 70.80 and 38.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.27, 70.80 and 38.21 is: 57.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.27 : 70.80 = 38.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.27/70.80 = 38.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.27x = 70.80 × 38.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.27x = 2,704.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704.91/47.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.23

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