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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.61, 71.31 and 41.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.61, 71.31 and 41.16 is: 61.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.61 : 71.31 = 41.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.61/71.31 = 41.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.61x = 71.31 × 41.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.61x = 2,935.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,935.12/47.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.65

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