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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.22, 65.18 and 28.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.22, 65.18 and 28.79 is: 39.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.22 : 65.18 = 28.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.22/65.18 = 28.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.22x = 65.18 × 28.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.22x = 1,876.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876.72/47.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.74

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