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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.66, 71.49 and 40.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.66, 71.49 and 40.10 is: 60.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.66 : 71.49 = 40.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.66/71.49 = 40.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.66x = 71.49 × 40.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.66x = 2,866.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,866.39/47.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.15

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