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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.07, 64.93 and 28.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.07, 64.93 and 28.39 is: 39.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.07 : 64.93 = 28.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.07/64.93 = 28.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.07x = 64.93 × 28.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.07x = 1,843.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843.36/47.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.16

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