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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.49, 71.07 and 29.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.49, 71.07 and 29.46 is: 44.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.49 : 71.07 = 29.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.49/71.07 = 29.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.49x = 71.07 × 29.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.49x = 2,093.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,093.72/47.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.09

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