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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.31, 71.03 and 29.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.31, 71.03 and 29.22 is: 43.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.31 : 71.03 = 29.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.31/71.03 = 29.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.31x = 71.03 × 29.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.31x = 2,075.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,075.50/47.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.87

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