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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.50, 65.59 and 41.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.50, 65.59 and 41.43 is: 57.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.50 : 65.59 = 41.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.50/65.59 = 41.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.50x = 65.59 × 41.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.50x = 2,717.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,717.40/47.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.20

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