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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.71, 65.79 and 28.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.71, 65.79 and 28.30 is: 39.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.71 : 65.79 = 28.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.71/65.79 = 28.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.71x = 65.79 × 28.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.71x = 1,861.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,861.86/47.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.02

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