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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.70, 71.58 and 29.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.70, 71.58 and 29.68 is: 44.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.70 : 71.58 = 29.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.70/71.58 = 29.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.70x = 71.58 × 29.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.70x = 2,124.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,124.14/47.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.53

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