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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.86, 66.01 and 28.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.86, 66.01 and 28.45 is: 39.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.86 : 66.01 = 28.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.86/66.01 = 28.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.86x = 66.01 × 28.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.86x = 1,877.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877.98/47.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.24

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