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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.97, 71.89 and 29.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.97, 71.89 and 29.90 is: 44.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.97 : 71.89 = 29.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.97/71.89 = 29.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.97x = 71.89 × 29.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.97x = 2,149.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,149.08/47.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.80

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