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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.43, 65.34 and 41.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.43, 65.34 and 41.63 is: 57.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.43 : 65.34 = 41.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.43/65.34 = 41.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.43x = 65.34 × 41.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.43x = 2,719.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,719.78/47.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.34

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