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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.71, 65.83 and 29.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.71, 65.83 and 29.28 is: 40.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.71 : 65.83 = 29.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.71/65.83 = 29.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.71x = 65.83 × 29.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.71x = 1,927.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,927.43/47.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.40

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