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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.75, 71.57 and 27.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.75, 71.57 and 27.47 is: 41.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.75 : 71.57 = 27.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.75/71.57 = 27.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.75x = 71.57 × 27.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.75x = 1,966.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966.28/47.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.18

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