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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.24, 65.19 and 28.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.24, 65.19 and 28.32 is: 39.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.24 : 65.19 = 28.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.24/65.19 = 28.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.24x = 65.19 × 28.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.24x = 1,846.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,846.18/47.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.08

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