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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.76, 71.66 and 27.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.76, 71.66 and 27.44 is: 41.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.76 : 71.66 = 27.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.76/71.66 = 27.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.76x = 71.66 × 27.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.76x = 1,966.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966.25/47.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.17

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