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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.18, 64.88 and 40.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.18, 64.88 and 40.25 is: 55.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.18 : 64.88 = 40.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.18/64.88 = 40.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.18x = 64.88 × 40.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.18x = 2,611.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,611.05/47.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.34

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