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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.28, 65.23 and 27.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.28, 65.23 and 27.86 is: 38.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.28 : 65.23 = 27.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.28/65.23 = 27.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.28x = 65.23 × 27.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.28x = 1,817.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,817.31/47.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.44

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