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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.77, 71.60 and 27.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.77, 71.60 and 27.45 is: 41.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.77 : 71.60 = 27.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.77/71.60 = 27.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.77x = 71.60 × 27.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.77x = 1,965.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,965.28/47.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.14

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