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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.08, 70.62 and 42.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.08, 70.62 and 42.64 is: 63.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.08 : 70.62 = 42.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.08/70.62 = 42.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.08x = 70.62 × 42.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.08x = 3,011.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,011.24/47.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.96

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