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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.43, 71.09 and 27.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.43, 71.09 and 27.16 is: 40.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.43 : 71.09 = 27.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.43/71.09 = 27.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.43x = 71.09 × 27.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.43x = 1,930.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,930.31/47.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.70

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