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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.27, 85.52 and 47.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.27, 85.52 and 47.15 is: 70.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.27 : 85.52 = 47.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.27/85.52 = 47.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.27x = 85.52 × 47.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.27x = 4,032.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,032.27/57.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.41

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