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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.22, 65.17 and 28.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.22, 65.17 and 28.80 is: 39.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.22 : 65.17 = 28.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.22/65.17 = 28.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.22x = 65.17 × 28.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.22x = 1,876.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876.90/47.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.75

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