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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.67, 71.16 and 42.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.67, 71.16 and 42.54 is: 63.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.67 : 71.16 = 42.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.67/71.16 = 42.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.67x = 71.16 × 42.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.67x = 3,027.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,027.15/47.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.50

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