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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.26, 64.87 and 41.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.26, 64.87 and 41.96 is: 57.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.26 : 64.87 = 41.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.26/64.87 = 41.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.26x = 64.87 × 41.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.26x = 2,721.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,721.95/47.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.60

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