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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.57, 71.17 and 41.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.57, 71.17 and 41.17 is: 61.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.57 : 71.17 = 41.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.57/71.17 = 41.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.57x = 71.17 × 41.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.57x = 2,930.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,930.07/47.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.59

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