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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.31, 65.29 and 27.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.31, 65.29 and 27.92 is: 38.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.31 : 65.29 = 27.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.31/65.29 = 27.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.31x = 65.29 × 27.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.31x = 1,822.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822.90/47.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.53

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