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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.52, 70.88 and 40.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.52, 70.88 and 40.68 is: 60.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.52 : 70.88 = 40.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.52/70.88 = 40.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.52x = 70.88 × 40.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.52x = 2,883.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,883.40/47.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.68

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