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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.70, 71.56 and 27.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.70, 71.56 and 27.40 is: 41.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.70 : 71.56 = 27.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.70/71.56 = 27.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.70x = 71.56 × 27.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.70x = 1,960.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,960.60/47.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.10

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