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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.56, 65.64 and 28.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.56, 65.64 and 28.16 is: 38.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.56 : 65.64 = 28.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.56/65.64 = 28.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.56x = 65.64 × 28.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.56x = 1,848.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,848.42/47.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.87

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