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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.60, 71.42 and 29.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.60, 71.42 and 29.56 is: 44.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.60 : 71.42 = 29.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.60/71.42 = 29.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.60x = 71.42 × 29.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.60x = 2,111.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,111.18/47.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.35

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