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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.19, 70.84 and 40.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.19, 70.84 and 40.81 is: 61.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.19 : 70.84 = 40.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.19/70.84 = 40.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.19x = 70.84 × 40.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.19x = 2,890.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,890.98/47.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.27

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