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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.73, 65.84 and 41.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.73, 65.84 and 41.58 is: 57.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.73 : 65.84 = 41.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.73/65.84 = 41.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.73x = 65.84 × 41.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.73x = 2,737.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,737.42/47.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.35

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