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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.77, 65.85 and 29.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.77, 65.85 and 29.32 is: 40.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.77 : 65.85 = 29.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.77/65.85 = 29.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.77x = 65.85 × 29.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.77x = 1,930.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,930.79/47.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.42

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