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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.13, 70.78 and 29.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.13, 70.78 and 29.21 is: 43.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.13 : 70.78 = 29.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.13/70.78 = 29.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.13x = 70.78 × 29.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.13x = 2,067.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,067.41/47.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.86

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