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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.01, 70.62 and 41.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.01, 70.62 and 41.14 is: 61.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.01 : 70.62 = 41.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.01/70.62 = 41.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.01x = 70.62 × 41.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.01x = 2,905.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,905.31/47.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.80

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