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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.61, 65.68 and 40.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.61, 65.68 and 40.66 is: 56.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.61 : 65.68 = 40.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.61/65.68 = 40.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.61x = 65.68 × 40.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.61x = 2,670.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,670.55/47.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.09

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