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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.44, 65.37 and 40.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.44, 65.37 and 40.15 is: 55.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.44 : 65.37 = 40.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.44/65.37 = 40.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.44x = 65.37 × 40.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.44x = 2,624.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,624.61/47.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.32

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