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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.57, 65.63 and 28.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.57, 65.63 and 28.17 is: 38.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.57 : 65.63 = 28.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.57/65.63 = 28.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.57x = 65.63 × 28.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.57x = 1,848.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,848.80/47.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.86

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