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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.83, 66.06 and 41.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.83, 66.06 and 41.68 is: 57.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.83 : 66.06 = 41.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.83/66.06 = 41.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.83x = 66.06 × 41.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.83x = 2,753.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,753.38/47.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.57

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