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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48, 71.66 and 41.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48, 71.66 and 41.16 is: 61.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48 : 71.66 = 41.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48/71.66 = 41.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48x = 71.66 × 41.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48x = 2,949.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,949.32/48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.44

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