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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.54, 65.62 and 27.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.54, 65.62 and 27.88 is: 38.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.54 : 65.62 = 27.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.54/65.62 = 27.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.54x = 65.62 × 27.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.54x = 1,829.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,829.49/47.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.48

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