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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.36, 71.03 and 40.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.36, 71.03 and 40.13 is: 60.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.36 : 71.03 = 40.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.36/71.03 = 40.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.36x = 71.03 × 40.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.36x = 2,850.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,850.18/47.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.19

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