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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.15, 65.04 and 29.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.15, 65.04 and 29.42 is: 40.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.15 : 65.04 = 29.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.15/65.04 = 29.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.15x = 65.04 × 29.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.15x = 1,913.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,913.15/47.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.58

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