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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47, 64.64 and 41.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47, 64.64 and 41.54 is: 57.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47 : 64.64 = 41.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47/64.64 = 41.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47x = 64.64 × 41.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47x = 2,685.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,685.15/47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.13

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