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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.33, 71.03 and 40.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.33, 71.03 and 40.98 is: 61.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.33 : 71.03 = 40.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.33/71.03 = 40.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.33x = 71.03 × 40.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.33x = 2,910.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,910.81/47.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.50

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