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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.88, 66.04 and 28.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.88, 66.04 and 28.48 is: 39.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.88 : 66.04 = 28.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.88/66.04 = 28.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.88x = 66.04 × 28.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.88x = 1,880.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,880.82/47.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.28

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