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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.33, 71 and 27.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.33, 71 and 27.08 is: 40.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.33 : 71 = 27.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.33/71 = 27.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.33x = 71 × 27.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.33x = 1,922.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,922.68/47.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.62

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