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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.94, 71.95 and 41.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.94, 71.95 and 41.19 is: 61.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.94 : 71.95 = 41.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.94/71.95 = 41.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.94x = 71.95 × 41.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.94x = 2,963.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,963.62/47.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.82

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