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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.05, 70.23 and 40.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.05, 70.23 and 40.67 is: 60.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.05 : 70.23 = 40.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.05/70.23 = 40.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.05x = 70.23 × 40.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.05x = 2,856.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,856.25/47.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.71

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