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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.55, 65.58 and 28.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.55, 65.58 and 28.14 is: 38.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.55 : 65.58 = 28.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.55/65.58 = 28.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.55x = 65.58 × 28.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.55x = 1,845.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845.42/47.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.81

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