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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.78, 65.94 and 29.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.78, 65.94 and 29.37 is: 40.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.78 : 65.94 = 29.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.78/65.94 = 29.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.78x = 65.94 × 29.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.78x = 1,936.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,936.66/47.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.53

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