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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.35, 70.62 and 40.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.35, 70.62 and 40.51 is: 60.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.35 : 70.62 = 40.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.35/70.62 = 40.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.35x = 70.62 × 40.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.35x = 2,860.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,860.82/47.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.42

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