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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.28, 65.14 and 38.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.28, 65.14 and 38.04 is: 52.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.28 : 65.14 = 38.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.28/65.14 = 38.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.28x = 65.14 × 38.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.28x = 2,477.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,477.93/47.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.41

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