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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47, 64.60 and 41.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47, 64.60 and 41.48 is: 57.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47 : 64.60 = 41.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47/64.60 = 41.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47x = 64.60 × 41.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47x = 2,679.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,679.61/47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.01

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