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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.93, 71.76 and 29.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.93, 71.76 and 29.78 is: 44.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.93 : 71.76 = 29.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.93/71.76 = 29.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.93x = 71.76 × 29.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.93x = 2,136.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,136.90/47.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.58

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