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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.72, 71.60 and 27.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.72, 71.60 and 27.47 is: 41.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.72 : 71.60 = 27.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.72/71.60 = 27.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.72x = 71.60 × 27.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.72x = 1,966.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966.56/47.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.21

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