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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.58, 71.38 and 29.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.58, 71.38 and 29.55 is: 44.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.58 : 71.38 = 29.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.58/71.38 = 29.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.58x = 71.38 × 29.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.58x = 2,109.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,109.28/47.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.33

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