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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.41, 71.05 and 38.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.41, 71.05 and 38.31 is: 57.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.41 : 71.05 = 38.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.41/71.05 = 38.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.41x = 71.05 × 38.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.41x = 2,721.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,721.93/47.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.41

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