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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.48, 65.56 and 28.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.48, 65.56 and 28.08 is: 38.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.48 : 65.56 = 28.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.48/65.56 = 28.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.48x = 65.56 × 28.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.48x = 1,840.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,840.92/47.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.77

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