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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.41, 65.38 and 40.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.41, 65.38 and 40.07 is: 55.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.41 : 65.38 = 40.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.41/65.38 = 40.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.41x = 65.38 × 40.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.41x = 2,619.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,619.25/47.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.25

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