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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.78, 71.52 and 41.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.78, 71.52 and 41.32 is: 61.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.78 : 71.52 = 41.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.78/71.52 = 41.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.78x = 71.52 × 41.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.78x = 2,955.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,955.21/47.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.85

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