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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.83, 65.78 and 40.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.83, 65.78 and 40.45 is: 55.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.83 : 65.78 = 40.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.83/65.78 = 40.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.83x = 65.78 × 40.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.83x = 2,660.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,660.80/47.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.63

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