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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.87, 65.95 and 41.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.87, 65.95 and 41.30 is: 56.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.87 : 65.95 = 41.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.87/65.95 = 41.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.87x = 65.95 × 41.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.87x = 2,723.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,723.74/47.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.90

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