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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.59, 71.29 and 41.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.59, 71.29 and 41.89 is: 62.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.59 : 71.29 = 41.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.59/71.29 = 41.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.59x = 71.29 × 41.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.59x = 2,986.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,986.34/47.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.75

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