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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47, 70.34 and 41.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47, 70.34 and 41.32 is: 61.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47 : 70.34 = 41.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47/70.34 = 41.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47x = 70.34 × 41.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47x = 2,906.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,906.45/47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.84

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