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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.61, 65.72 and 29.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.61, 65.72 and 29.21 is: 40.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.61 : 65.72 = 29.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.61/65.72 = 29.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.61x = 65.72 × 29.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.61x = 1,919.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,919.68/47.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.32

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