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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.33, 70.92 and 29.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.33, 70.92 and 29.30 is: 43.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.33 : 70.92 = 29.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.33/70.92 = 29.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.33x = 70.92 × 29.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.33x = 2,077.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,077.81/47.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.91

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