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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.21, 70.67 and 28.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.21, 70.67 and 28.87 is: 43.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.21 : 70.67 = 28.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.21/70.67 = 28.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.21x = 70.67 × 28.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.21x = 2,040.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,040.14/47.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.22

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