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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.16, 70.44 and 42.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.16, 70.44 and 42.12 is: 62.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.16 : 70.44 = 42.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.16/70.44 = 42.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.16x = 70.44 × 42.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.16x = 2,966.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,966.93/47.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.91

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