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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.29, 65.29 and 28.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.29, 65.29 and 28.88 is: 39.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.29 : 65.29 = 28.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.29/65.29 = 28.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.29x = 65.29 × 28.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.29x = 1,885.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885.25/47.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.87

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