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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.53, 65.60 and 28.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.53, 65.60 and 28.14 is: 38.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.53 : 65.60 = 28.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.53/65.60 = 28.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.53x = 65.60 × 28.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.53x = 1,845.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845.60/47.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.83

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