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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.95, 66.17 and 28.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.95, 66.17 and 28.55 is: 39.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.95 : 66.17 = 28.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.95/66.17 = 28.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.95x = 66.17 × 28.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.95x = 1,889.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889.01/47.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.40

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