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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.63, 65.71 and 29.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.63, 65.71 and 29.20 is: 40.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.63 : 65.71 = 29.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.63/65.71 = 29.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.63x = 65.71 × 29.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.63x = 1,918.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,918.90/47.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.29

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