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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.21, 65.15 and 28.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.21, 65.15 and 28.80 is: 39.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.21 : 65.15 = 28.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.21/65.15 = 28.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.21x = 65.15 × 28.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.21x = 1,876.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876.18/47.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.75

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