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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.38, 65.27 and 41.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.38, 65.27 and 41.23 is: 56.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.38 : 65.27 = 41.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.38/65.27 = 41.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.38x = 65.27 × 41.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.38x = 2,691.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691.08/47.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.80

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