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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.25, 70.69 and 29.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.25, 70.69 and 29.12 is: 43.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.25 : 70.69 = 29.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.25/70.69 = 29.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.25x = 70.69 × 29.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.25x = 2,058.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058.49/47.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.57

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