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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.04, 64.89 and 29.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.04, 64.89 and 29.55 is: 40.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.04 : 64.89 = 29.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.04/64.89 = 29.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.04x = 64.89 × 29.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.04x = 1,917.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,917.50/47.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.76

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