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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.12, 70.56 and 29.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.12, 70.56 and 29.97 is: 44.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.12 : 70.56 = 29.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.12/70.56 = 29.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.12x = 70.56 × 29.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.12x = 2,114.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,114.68/47.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.88

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