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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.50, 65.55 and 28.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.50, 65.55 and 28.11 is: 38.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.50 : 65.55 = 28.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.50/65.55 = 28.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.50x = 65.55 × 28.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.50x = 1,842.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842.61/47.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.79

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