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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.27, 65.22 and 27.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.27, 65.22 and 27.59 is: 38.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.27 : 65.22 = 27.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.27/65.22 = 27.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.27x = 65.22 × 27.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.27x = 1,799.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799.83/47.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.07

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