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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.67, 65.77 and 28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.67, 65.77 and 28 is: 38.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.67 : 65.77 = 28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.67/65.77 = 28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.67x = 65.77 × 28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.67x = 1,841.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,841.56/47.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.63

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