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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.05, 64.58 and 41.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.05, 64.58 and 41.59 is: 57.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.05 : 64.58 = 41.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.05/64.58 = 41.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.05x = 64.58 × 41.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.05x = 2,685.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,685.88/47.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.09

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