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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.80, 71.70 and 29.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.80, 71.70 and 29.77 is: 44.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.80 : 71.70 = 29.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.80/71.70 = 29.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.80x = 71.70 × 29.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.80x = 2,134.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,134.51/47.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.66

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