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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.29, 70.98 and 29.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.29, 70.98 and 29.25 is: 43.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.29 : 70.98 = 29.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.29/70.98 = 29.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.29x = 70.98 × 29.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.29x = 2,076.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,076.02/47.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.90

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