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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.45, 65.48 and 28.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.45, 65.48 and 28.05 is: 38.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.45 : 65.48 = 28.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.45/65.48 = 28.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.45x = 65.48 × 28.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.45x = 1,836.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,836.57/47.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.71

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