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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.99, 66.22 and 27.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.99, 66.22 and 27.26 is: 37.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.99 : 66.22 = 27.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.99/66.22 = 27.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.99x = 66.22 × 27.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.99x = 1,805.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805.39/47.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.62

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