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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.72, 71.50 and 27.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.72, 71.50 and 27.44 is: 41.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.72 : 71.50 = 27.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.72/71.50 = 27.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.72x = 71.50 × 27.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.72x = 1,961.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,961.96/47.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.11

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