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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.94, 66.21 and 40.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.94, 66.21 and 40.59 is: 56.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.94 : 66.21 = 40.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.94/66.21 = 40.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.94x = 66.21 × 40.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.94x = 2,687.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,687.46/47.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.06

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