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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.56, 65.63 and 29.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.56, 65.63 and 29.14 is: 40.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.56 : 65.63 = 29.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.56/65.63 = 29.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.56x = 65.63 × 29.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.56x = 1,911.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,911.98/47.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.21

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