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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.98, 66.23 and 29.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.98, 66.23 and 29.57 is: 40.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.98 : 66.23 = 29.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.98/66.23 = 29.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.98x = 66.23 × 29.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.98x = 1,958.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,958.42/47.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.82

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