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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.97, 71.94 and 27.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.97, 71.94 and 27.69 is: 41.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.97 : 71.94 = 27.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.97/71.94 = 27.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.97x = 71.94 × 27.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.97x = 1,992.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,992.02/47.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.53

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