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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.84, 66.06 and 40.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.84, 66.06 and 40.48 is: 55.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.84 : 66.06 = 40.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.84/66.06 = 40.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.84x = 66.06 × 40.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.84x = 2,674.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,674.11/47.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.90

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