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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.36, 65.31 and 40.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.36, 65.31 and 40.07 is: 55.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.36 : 65.31 = 40.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.36/65.31 = 40.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.36x = 65.31 × 40.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.36x = 2,616.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,616.97/47.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.26

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