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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.52, 65.61 and 28.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.52, 65.61 and 28.13 is: 38.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.52 : 65.61 = 28.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.52/65.61 = 28.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.52x = 65.61 × 28.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.52x = 1,845.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845.28/47.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.83

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