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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.31, 70.77 and 40.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.31, 70.77 and 40.63 is: 60.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.31 : 70.77 = 40.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.31/70.77 = 40.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.31x = 70.77 × 40.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.31x = 2,875.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,875.29/47.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.78

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