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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.96, 71.95 and 29.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.96, 71.95 and 29.95 is: 44.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.96 : 71.95 = 29.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.96/71.95 = 29.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.96x = 71.95 × 29.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.96x = 2,154.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,154.90/47.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.93

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