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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.39, 65.39 and 28.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.39, 65.39 and 28.96 is: 39.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.39 : 65.39 = 28.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.39/65.39 = 28.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.39x = 65.39 × 28.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.39x = 1,893.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,893.63/47.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.96

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