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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.33, 65.32 and 27.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.33, 65.32 and 27.92 is: 38.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.33 : 65.32 = 27.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.33/65.32 = 27.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.33x = 65.32 × 27.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.33x = 1,823.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,823.59/47.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.53

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