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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.97, 71.93 and 28.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.97, 71.93 and 28.73 is: 43.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.97 : 71.93 = 28.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.97/71.93 = 28.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.97x = 71.93 × 28.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.97x = 2,066.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,066.55/47.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.08

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