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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.70, 65.70 and 41.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.70, 65.70 and 41.56 is: 57.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.70 : 65.70 = 41.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.70/65.70 = 41.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.70x = 65.70 × 41.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.70x = 2,730.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,730.49/47.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.24

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