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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.36, 65.34 and 29.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.36, 65.34 and 29.86 is: 41.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.36 : 65.34 = 29.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.36/65.34 = 29.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.36x = 65.34 × 29.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.36x = 1,951.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951.05/47.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.20

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