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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.43, 71.08 and 28.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.43, 71.08 and 28.15 is: 42.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.43 : 71.08 = 28.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.43/71.08 = 28.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.43x = 71.08 × 28.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.43x = 2,000.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,000.90/47.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.19

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