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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.67, 65.55 and 42.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.67, 65.55 and 42.21 is: 58.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.67 : 65.55 = 42.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.67/65.55 = 42.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.67x = 65.55 × 42.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.67x = 2,766.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,766.87/47.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.04

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