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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.35, 65.40 and 39.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.35, 65.40 and 39.62 is: 54.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.35 : 65.40 = 39.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.35/65.40 = 39.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.35x = 65.40 × 39.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.35x = 2,591.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,591.15/47.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.72

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