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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.02, 70.19 and 41.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.02, 70.19 and 41.32 is: 61.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.02 : 70.19 = 41.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.02/70.19 = 41.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.02x = 70.19 × 41.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.02x = 2,900.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,900.25/47.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.68

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