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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.37, 71.06 and 28.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.37, 71.06 and 28.11 is: 42.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.37 : 71.06 = 28.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.37/71.06 = 28.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.37x = 71.06 × 28.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.37x = 1,997.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,997.50/47.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.17

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