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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.13, 65.06 and 28.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.13, 65.06 and 28.71 is: 39.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.13 : 65.06 = 28.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.13/65.06 = 28.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.13x = 65.06 × 28.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.13x = 1,867.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867.73/47.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.63

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