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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.03, 70.25 and 41.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.03, 70.25 and 41.99 is: 62.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.03 : 70.25 = 41.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.03/70.25 = 41.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.03x = 70.25 × 41.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.03x = 2,949.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,949.80/47.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.72

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