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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.02, 70.54 and 29.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.02, 70.54 and 29.66 is: 44.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.02 : 70.54 = 29.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.02/70.54 = 29.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.02x = 70.54 × 29.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.02x = 2,092.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,092.22/47.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.50

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