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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.78, 65.76 and 40.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.78, 65.76 and 40.46 is: 55.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.78 : 65.76 = 40.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.78/65.76 = 40.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.78x = 65.76 × 40.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.78x = 2,660.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,660.65/47.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.69

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