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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.68, 71.62 and 27.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.68, 71.62 and 27.43 is: 41.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.68 : 71.62 = 27.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.68/71.62 = 27.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.68x = 71.62 × 27.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.68x = 1,964.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,964.29/47.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.20

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