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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.49, 65.53 and 26.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.49, 65.53 and 26.77 is: 36.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.49 : 65.53 = 26.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.49/65.53 = 26.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.49x = 65.53 × 26.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.49x = 1,753.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753.91/47.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.93

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