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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.61, 70.98 and 42.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.61, 70.98 and 42.45 is: 63.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.61 : 70.98 = 42.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.61/70.98 = 42.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.61x = 70.98 × 42.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.61x = 3,013.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,013.10/47.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.29

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