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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.75, 65.89 and 27.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.75, 65.89 and 27.02 is: 37.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.75 : 65.89 = 27.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.75/65.89 = 27.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.75x = 65.89 × 27.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.75x = 1,780.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,780.35/47.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.28

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