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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.91, 71.79 and 29.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.91, 71.79 and 29.83 is: 44.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.91 : 71.79 = 29.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.91/71.79 = 29.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.91x = 71.79 × 29.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.91x = 2,141.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,141.50/47.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.70

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