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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.71, 67.20 and 29.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.71, 67.20 and 29.27 is: 40.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.71 : 67.20 = 29.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.71/67.20 = 29.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.71x = 67.20 × 29.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.71x = 1,966.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966.94/48.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.38

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