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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.98, 66.20 and 28.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.98, 66.20 and 28.57 is: 39.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.98 : 66.20 = 28.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.98/66.20 = 28.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.98x = 66.20 × 28.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.98x = 1,891.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,891.00/47.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.41

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