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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.52, 65.60 and 42.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.52, 65.60 and 42.72 is: 58.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.52 : 65.60 = 42.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.52/65.60 = 42.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.52x = 65.60 × 42.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.52x = 2,802.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,802.43/47.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.97

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