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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.52, 71.64 and 40.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.52, 71.64 and 40.56 is: 61.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.52 : 71.64 = 40.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.52/71.64 = 40.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.52x = 71.64 × 40.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.52x = 2,905.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,905.72/47.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.15

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