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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.89, 71.70 and 41.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.89, 71.70 and 41.86 is: 62.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.89 : 71.70 = 41.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.89/71.70 = 41.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.89x = 71.70 × 41.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.89x = 3,001.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,001.36/47.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.67

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