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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.34, 71.37 and 39.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.34, 71.37 and 39.42 is: 59.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.34 : 71.37 = 39.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.34/71.37 = 39.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.34x = 71.37 × 39.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.34x = 2,813.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,813.41/47.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.43

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