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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.67, 65.76 and 29.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.67, 65.76 and 29.25 is: 40.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.67 : 65.76 = 29.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.67/65.76 = 29.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.67x = 65.76 × 29.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.67x = 1,923.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923.48/47.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.35

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