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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.92, 66.13 and 29.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.92, 66.13 and 29.51 is: 40.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.92 : 66.13 = 29.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.92/66.13 = 29.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.92x = 66.13 × 29.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.92x = 1,951.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951.50/47.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.72

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