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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.35, 71.07 and 41.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.35, 71.07 and 41.28 is: 61.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.35 : 71.07 = 41.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.35/71.07 = 41.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.35x = 71.07 × 41.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.35x = 2,933.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,933.35/47.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.95

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