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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.68, 71.52 and 41.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.68, 71.52 and 41.70 is: 62.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.68 : 71.52 = 41.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.68/71.52 = 41.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.68x = 71.52 × 41.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.68x = 2,982.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,982.38/47.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.55

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