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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.69, 65.81 and 26.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.69, 65.81 and 26.97 is: 37.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.69 : 65.81 = 26.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.69/65.81 = 26.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.69x = 65.81 × 26.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.69x = 1,774.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774.56/47.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.21

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