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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.35, 65.29 and 40.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.35, 65.29 and 40.06 is: 55.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.35 : 65.29 = 40.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.35/65.29 = 40.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.35x = 65.29 × 40.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.35x = 2,615.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,615.52/47.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.24

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