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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.76, 71.53 and 29.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.76, 71.53 and 29.74 is: 44.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.76 : 71.53 = 29.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.76/71.53 = 29.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.76x = 71.53 × 29.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.76x = 2,127.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,127.30/47.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.54

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