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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.60, 71.28 and 33.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.60, 71.28 and 33.28 is: 49.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.60 : 71.28 = 33.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.60/71.28 = 33.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.60x = 71.28 × 33.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.60x = 2,372.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,372.20/47.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.84

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