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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.59, 71.38 and 27.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.59, 71.38 and 27.34 is: 41.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.59 : 71.38 = 27.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.59/71.38 = 27.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.59x = 71.38 × 27.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.59x = 1,951.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951.38/47.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.01

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