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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.99, 66.21 and 28.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.99, 66.21 and 28.58 is: 39.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.99 : 66.21 = 28.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.99/66.21 = 28.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.99x = 66.21 × 28.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.99x = 1,891.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,891.95/47.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.43

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