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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.46, 65.51 and 29.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.46, 65.51 and 29.97 is: 41.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.46 : 65.51 = 29.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.46/65.51 = 29.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.46x = 65.51 × 29.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.46x = 1,963.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,963.33/47.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.37

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