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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.37, 70.68 and 42.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.37, 70.68 and 42.51 is: 63.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.37 : 70.68 = 42.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.37/70.68 = 42.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.37x = 70.68 × 42.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.37x = 3,004.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,004.61/47.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.43

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