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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.09, 65.09 and 42.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.09, 65.09 and 42.74 is: 59.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.09 : 65.09 = 42.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.09/65.09 = 42.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.09x = 65.09 × 42.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.09x = 2,782.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,782.22/47.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.08

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