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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.30, 65.28 and 27.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.30, 65.28 and 27.90 is: 38.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.30 : 65.28 = 27.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.30/65.28 = 27.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.30x = 65.28 × 27.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.30x = 1,821.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,821.31/47.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.51

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