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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.62, 65.54 and 40.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.62, 65.54 and 40.60 is: 55.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.62 : 65.54 = 40.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.62/65.54 = 40.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.62x = 65.54 × 40.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.62x = 2,660.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,660.92/47.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.88

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