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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.53, 71.18 and 27.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.53, 71.18 and 27.18 is: 40.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.53 : 71.18 = 27.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.53/71.18 = 27.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.53x = 71.18 × 27.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.53x = 1,934.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,934.74/47.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.70

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