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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.12, 70.62 and 41.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.12, 70.62 and 41.12 is: 61.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.12 : 70.62 = 41.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.12/70.62 = 41.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.12x = 70.62 × 41.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.12x = 2,903.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,903.89/47.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.63

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