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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.79, 71.55 and 41.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.79, 71.55 and 41.04 is: 61.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.79 : 71.55 = 41.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.79/71.55 = 41.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.79x = 71.55 × 41.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.79x = 2,936.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,936.41/47.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.44

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