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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.34, 65.34 and 40.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.34, 65.34 and 40.08 is: 55.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.34 : 65.34 = 40.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.34/65.34 = 40.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.34x = 65.34 × 40.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.34x = 2,618.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,618.83/47.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.32

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