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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.80, 66.06 and 40.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.80, 66.06 and 40.52 is: 56.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.80 : 66.06 = 40.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.80/66.06 = 40.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.80x = 66.06 × 40.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.80x = 2,676.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,676.75/47.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.00

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