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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.82, 65.86 and 41.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.82, 65.86 and 41.22 is: 56.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.82 : 65.86 = 41.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.82/65.86 = 41.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.82x = 65.86 × 41.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.82x = 2,714.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,714.65/47.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.77

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