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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.85, 65.98 and 41.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.85, 65.98 and 41.61 is: 57.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.85 : 65.98 = 41.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.85/65.98 = 41.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.85x = 65.98 × 41.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.85x = 2,745.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,745.43/47.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.38

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