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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.40, 71.14 and 28.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.40, 71.14 and 28.16 is: 42.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.40 : 71.14 = 28.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.40/71.14 = 28.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.40x = 71.14 × 28.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.40x = 2,003.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003.30/47.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.26

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