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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.43, 70.98 and 41.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.43, 70.98 and 41.10 is: 61.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.43 : 70.98 = 41.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.43/70.98 = 41.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.43x = 70.98 × 41.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.43x = 2,916.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,916.86/47.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.50

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