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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47, 64.68 and 41.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47, 64.68 and 41.51 is: 57.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47 : 64.68 = 41.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47/64.68 = 41.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47x = 64.68 × 41.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47x = 2,684.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684.87/47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.12

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