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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.28, 70.87 and 27.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.28, 70.87 and 27.01 is: 40.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.28 : 70.87 = 27.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.28/70.87 = 27.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.28x = 70.87 × 27.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.28x = 1,914.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,914.20/47.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.49

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