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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.52, 65.64 and 42.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.52, 65.64 and 42.90 is: 59.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.52 : 65.64 = 42.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.52/65.64 = 42.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.52x = 65.64 × 42.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.52x = 2,815.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,815.96/47.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.26

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