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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.37, 65.33 and 29.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.37, 65.33 and 29.87 is: 41.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.37 : 65.33 = 29.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.37/65.33 = 29.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.37x = 65.33 × 29.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.37x = 1,951.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951.40/47.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.19

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