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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.34, 65.30 and 28.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.34, 65.30 and 28.92 is: 39.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.34 : 65.30 = 28.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.34/65.30 = 28.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.34x = 65.30 × 28.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.34x = 1,888.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,888.48/47.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.89

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