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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.62, 65.69 and 27.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.62, 65.69 and 27.94 is: 38.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.62 : 65.69 = 27.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.62/65.69 = 27.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.62x = 65.69 × 27.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.62x = 1,835.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,835.45/47.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.55

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