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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47, 64.44 and 42.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47, 64.44 and 42.14 is: 57.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47 : 64.44 = 42.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47/64.44 = 42.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47x = 64.44 × 42.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47x = 2,715.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,715.50/47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.78

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