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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.91, 65.94 and 42.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.91, 65.94 and 42.99 is: 59.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.91 : 65.94 = 42.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.91/65.94 = 42.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.91x = 65.94 × 42.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.91x = 2,834.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,834.76/47.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.17

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