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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.48, 71.19 and 29.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.48, 71.19 and 29.41 is: 44.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.48 : 71.19 = 29.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.48/71.19 = 29.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.48x = 71.19 × 29.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.48x = 2,093.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,093.52/47.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.10

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