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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.14, 66.43 and 29.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.14, 66.43 and 29.72 is: 41.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.14 : 66.43 = 29.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.14/66.43 = 29.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.14x = 66.43 × 29.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.14x = 1,974.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,974.39/48.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.02

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