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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.08, 70.28 and 41.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.08, 70.28 and 41.68 is: 62.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.08 : 70.28 = 41.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.08/70.28 = 41.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.08x = 70.28 × 41.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.08x = 2,929.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929.27/47.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.22

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