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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.59, 65.69 and 28.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.59, 65.69 and 28.20 is: 38.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.59 : 65.69 = 28.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.59/65.69 = 28.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.59x = 65.69 × 28.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.59x = 1,852.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,852.46/47.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.93

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