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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.53, 65.45 and 40.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.53, 65.45 and 40.61 is: 55.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.53 : 65.45 = 40.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.53/65.45 = 40.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.53x = 65.45 × 40.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.53x = 2,657.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,657.71/47.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.92

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