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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.59, 71.44 and 27.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.59, 71.44 and 27.31 is: 41.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.59 : 71.44 = 27.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.59/71.44 = 27.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.59x = 71.44 × 27.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.59x = 1,951.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951.03/47.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.00

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