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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.82, 71.78 and 29.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.82, 71.78 and 29.82 is: 44.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.82 : 71.78 = 29.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.82/71.78 = 29.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.82x = 71.78 × 29.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.82x = 2,140.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,140.33/47.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.76

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