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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.16, 64.91 and 40.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.16, 64.91 and 40.99 is: 56.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.16 : 64.91 = 40.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.16/64.91 = 40.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.16x = 64.91 × 40.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.16x = 2,660.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,660.66/47.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.42

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