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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.54, 65.60 and 28.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.54, 65.60 and 28.12 is: 38.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.54 : 65.60 = 28.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.54/65.60 = 28.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.54x = 65.60 × 28.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.54x = 1,844.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,844.67/47.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.80

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