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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.48, 65.54 and 29.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.48, 65.54 and 29.07 is: 40.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.48 : 65.54 = 29.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.48/65.54 = 29.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.48x = 65.54 × 29.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.48x = 1,905.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,905.25/47.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.13

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