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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.66, 71.12 and 40.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.66, 71.12 and 40.88 is: 61.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.66 : 71.12 = 40.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.66/71.12 = 40.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.66x = 71.12 × 40.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.66x = 2,907.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,907.39/47.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.00

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