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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47, 70.14 and 41.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47, 70.14 and 41.24 is: 61.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47 : 70.14 = 41.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47/70.14 = 41.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47x = 70.14 × 41.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47x = 2,892.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,892.57/47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.54

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