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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.05, 71.90 and 27.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.05, 71.90 and 27.66 is: 41.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.05 : 71.90 = 27.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.05/71.90 = 27.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.05x = 71.90 × 27.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.05x = 1,988.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,988.82/48.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.39

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