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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.34, 65.33 and 28.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.34, 65.33 and 28.92 is: 39.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.34 : 65.33 = 28.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.34/65.33 = 28.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.34x = 65.33 × 28.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.34x = 1,889.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889.42/47.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.91

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