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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.68, 71.12 and 42.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.68, 71.12 and 42.28 is: 63.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.68 : 71.12 = 42.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.68/71.12 = 42.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.68x = 71.12 × 42.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.68x = 3,006.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,006.95/47.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.07

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