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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.83, 65.97 and 41.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.83, 65.97 and 41.70 is: 57.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.83 : 65.97 = 41.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.83/65.97 = 41.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.83x = 65.97 × 41.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.83x = 2,750.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,750.95/47.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.52

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