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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.92, 71.74 and 41.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.92, 71.74 and 41.20 is: 61.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.92 : 71.74 = 41.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.92/71.74 = 41.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.92x = 71.74 × 41.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.92x = 2,955.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,955.69/47.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.68

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