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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.44, 65.47 and 28.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.44, 65.47 and 28.04 is: 38.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.44 : 65.47 = 28.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.44/65.47 = 28.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.44x = 65.47 × 28.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.44x = 1,835.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,835.38/47.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.69

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