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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.86, 71.82 and 29.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.86, 71.82 and 29.84 is: 44.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.86 : 71.82 = 29.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.86/71.82 = 29.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.86x = 71.82 × 29.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.86x = 2,142.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142.75/47.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.77

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