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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.79, 71.63 and 41.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.79, 71.63 and 41.10 is: 61.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.79 : 71.63 = 41.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.79/71.63 = 41.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.79x = 71.63 × 41.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.79x = 2,943.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,943.79/47.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.60

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