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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.41, 71 and 27.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.41, 71 and 27.09 is: 40.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.41 : 71 = 27.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.41/71 = 27.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.41x = 71 × 27.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.41x = 1,923.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923.39/47.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.57

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