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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.84, 65.99 and 28.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.84, 65.99 and 28.40 is: 39.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.84 : 65.99 = 28.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.84/65.99 = 28.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.84x = 65.99 × 28.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.84x = 1,873.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,873.86/47.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.17

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