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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.66, 65.70 and 42.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.66, 65.70 and 42.20 is: 58.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.66 : 65.70 = 42.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.66/65.70 = 42.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.66x = 65.70 × 42.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.66x = 2,772.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,772.54/47.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.17

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