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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.26, 65.18 and 40.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.26, 65.18 and 40.36 is: 55.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.26 : 65.18 = 40.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.26/65.18 = 40.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.26x = 65.18 × 40.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.26x = 2,630.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,630.66/47.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.66

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