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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.63, 65.72 and 28.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.63, 65.72 and 28.23 is: 38.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.63 : 65.72 = 28.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.63/65.72 = 28.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.63x = 65.72 × 28.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.63x = 1,855.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855.28/47.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.95

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