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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.54, 71.26 and 29.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.54, 71.26 and 29.52 is: 44.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.54 : 71.26 = 29.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.54/71.26 = 29.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.54x = 71.26 × 29.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.54x = 2,103.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,103.60/47.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.25

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