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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.52, 71.34 and 27.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.52, 71.34 and 27.27 is: 40.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.52 : 71.34 = 27.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.52/71.34 = 27.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.52x = 71.34 × 27.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.52x = 1,945.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,945.44/47.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.94

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