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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.66, 65.80 and 29.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.66, 65.80 and 29.27 is: 40.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.66 : 65.80 = 29.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.66/65.80 = 29.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.66x = 65.80 × 29.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.66x = 1,925.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925.63/47.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.40

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