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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.50, 71.19 and 41.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.50, 71.19 and 41.78 is: 62.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.50 : 71.19 = 41.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.50/71.19 = 41.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.50x = 71.19 × 41.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.50x = 2,974.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,974.50/47.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.62

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