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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.58, 65.67 and 28.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.58, 65.67 and 28.17 is: 38.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.58 : 65.67 = 28.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.58/65.67 = 28.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.58x = 65.67 × 28.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.58x = 1,849.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849.92/47.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.88

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