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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.35, 71.19 and 40.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.35, 71.19 and 40.51 is: 60.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.35 : 71.19 = 40.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.35/71.19 = 40.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.35x = 71.19 × 40.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.35x = 2,883.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,883.70/47.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.90

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