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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.95, 66.14 and 29.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.95, 66.14 and 29.54 is: 40.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.95 : 66.14 = 29.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.95/66.14 = 29.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.95x = 66.14 × 29.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.95x = 1,954.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954.07/47.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.75

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