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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.77, 71.75 and 41.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.77, 71.75 and 41.02 is: 61.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.77 : 71.75 = 41.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.77/71.75 = 41.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.77x = 71.75 × 41.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.77x = 2,942.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,942.98/47.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.61

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