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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.82, 66 and 27.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.82, 66 and 27.11 is: 37.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.82 : 66 = 27.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.82/66 = 27.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.82x = 66 × 27.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.82x = 1,788.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,788.93/47.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.41

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