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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.54, 65.53 and 42.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.54, 65.53 and 42.08 is: 58.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.54 : 65.53 = 42.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.54/65.53 = 42.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.54x = 65.53 × 42.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.54x = 2,757.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,757.07/47.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.00

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