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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.96, 65.98 and 41.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.96, 65.98 and 41.80 is: 57.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.96 : 65.98 = 41.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.96/65.98 = 41.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.96x = 65.98 × 41.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.96x = 2,757.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,757.96/47.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.51

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