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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.34, 70.64 and 42.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.34, 70.64 and 42.46 is: 63.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.34 : 70.64 = 42.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.34/70.64 = 42.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.34x = 70.64 × 42.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.34x = 2,999.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,999.14/47.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.35

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