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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.35, 70.69 and 42.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.35, 70.69 and 42.22 is: 63.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.35 : 70.69 = 42.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.35/70.69 = 42.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.35x = 70.69 × 42.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.35x = 2,984.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,984.32/47.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.03

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