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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.41, 65.48 and 41.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.41, 65.48 and 41.33 is: 57.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.41 : 65.48 = 41.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.41/65.48 = 41.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.41x = 65.48 × 41.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.41x = 2,706.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,706.25/47.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.08

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