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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.55, 71.34 and 40.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.55, 71.34 and 40.89 is: 61.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.55 : 71.34 = 40.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.55/71.34 = 40.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.55x = 71.34 × 40.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.55x = 2,917.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,917.09/47.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.35

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