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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.78, 71.67 and 19.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.78, 71.67 and 19.28 is: 28.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.78 : 71.67 = 19.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.78/71.67 = 19.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.78x = 71.67 × 19.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.78x = 1,381.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381.80/47.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.92

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