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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.38, 65.42 and 29.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.38, 65.42 and 29.92 is: 41.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.38 : 65.42 = 29.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.38/65.42 = 29.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.38x = 65.42 × 29.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.38x = 1,957.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,957.51/47.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.32

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