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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.08, 65.06 and 40.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.08, 65.06 and 40.15 is: 55.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.08 : 65.06 = 40.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.08/65.06 = 40.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.08x = 65.06 × 40.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.08x = 2,612.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612.16/47.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.48

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