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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.37, 65.35 and 29.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.37, 65.35 and 29.87 is: 41.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.37 : 65.35 = 29.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.37/65.35 = 29.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.37x = 65.35 × 29.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.37x = 1,951.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951.68/47.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.20

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