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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.27, 65.23 and 42.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.27, 65.23 and 42.05 is: 58.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.27 : 65.23 = 42.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.27/65.23 = 42.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.27x = 65.23 × 42.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.27x = 2,742.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,742.98/47.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.02

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