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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.82, 65.97 and 28.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.82, 65.97 and 28.41 is: 39.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.82 : 65.97 = 28.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.82/65.97 = 28.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.82x = 65.97 × 28.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.82x = 1,874.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,874.21/47.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.19

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