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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.79, 71.51 and 29.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.79, 71.51 and 29.77 is: 44.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.79 : 71.51 = 29.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.79/71.51 = 29.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.79x = 71.51 × 29.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.79x = 2,128.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,128.85/47.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.55

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