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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.14, 64.75 and 41.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.14, 64.75 and 41.64 is: 57.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.14 : 64.75 = 41.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.14/64.75 = 41.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.14x = 64.75 × 41.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.14x = 2,696.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,696.19/47.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.20

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