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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.84, 71.78 and 29.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.84, 71.78 and 29.33 is: 44.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.84 : 71.78 = 29.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.84/71.78 = 29.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.84x = 71.78 × 29.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.84x = 2,105.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105.31/47.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.01

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