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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.30, 70.88 and 28.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.30, 70.88 and 28.02 is: 41.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.30 : 70.88 = 28.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.30/70.88 = 28.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.30x = 70.88 × 28.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.30x = 1,986.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,986.06/47.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.99

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