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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.60, 65.68 and 28.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.60, 65.68 and 28.20 is: 38.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.60 : 65.68 = 28.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.60/65.68 = 28.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.60x = 65.68 × 28.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.60x = 1,852.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,852.18/47.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.91

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