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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.58, 65.66 and 40.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.58, 65.66 and 40.67 is: 56.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.58 : 65.66 = 40.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.58/65.66 = 40.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.58x = 65.66 × 40.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.58x = 2,670.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,670.06/47.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.12

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