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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.60, 71.32 and 27.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.60, 71.32 and 27.32 is: 40.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.60 : 71.32 = 27.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.60/71.32 = 27.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.60x = 71.32 × 27.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.60x = 1,948.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,948.46/47.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.93

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