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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.39, 70.74 and 40.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.39, 70.74 and 40.50 is: 60.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.39 : 70.74 = 40.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.39/70.74 = 40.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.39x = 70.74 × 40.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.39x = 2,864.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,864.97/47.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.46

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