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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.84, 65.96 and 28.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.84, 65.96 and 28.43 is: 39.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.84 : 65.96 = 28.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.84/65.96 = 28.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.84x = 65.96 × 28.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.84x = 1,874.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,874.98/47.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.20

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