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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.18, 70.56 and 42.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.18, 70.56 and 42.59 is: 63.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.18 : 70.56 = 42.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.18/70.56 = 42.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.18x = 70.56 × 42.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.18x = 3,004.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,004.80/47.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.69

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