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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.93, 71.97 and 42.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.93, 71.97 and 42.27 is: 63.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.93 : 71.97 = 42.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.93/71.97 = 42.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.93x = 71.97 × 42.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.93x = 3,042.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042.01/47.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.47

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