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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.42, 65.25 and 39.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.42, 65.25 and 39.18 is: 53.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.42 : 65.25 = 39.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.42/65.25 = 39.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.42x = 65.25 × 39.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.42x = 2,556.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,556.50/47.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.91

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