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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.76, 66 and 40.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.76, 66 and 40.88 is: 56.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.76 : 66 = 40.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.76/66 = 40.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.76x = 66 × 40.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.76x = 2,698.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,698.08/47.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.49

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