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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.39, 65.41 and 27.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.39, 65.41 and 27.98 is: 38.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.39 : 65.41 = 27.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.39/65.41 = 27.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.39x = 65.41 × 27.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.39x = 1,830.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,830.39/47.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.62

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