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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.25, 70.81 and 28.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.25, 70.81 and 28.97 is: 43.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.25 : 70.81 = 28.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.25/70.81 = 28.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.25x = 70.81 × 28.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.25x = 2,050.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,050.94/47.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.41

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