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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.57, 71.42 and 29.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.57, 71.42 and 29.24 is: 43.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.57 : 71.42 = 29.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.57/71.42 = 29.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.57x = 71.42 × 29.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.57x = 2,088.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,088.31/47.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.90

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