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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.24, 65.30 and 42.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.24, 65.30 and 42.11 is: 58.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.24 : 65.30 = 42.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.24/65.30 = 42.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.24x = 65.30 × 42.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.24x = 2,749.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,749.25/47.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.20

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