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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.35, 66.83 and 42.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.35, 66.83 and 42.47 is: 58.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.35 : 66.83 = 42.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.35/66.83 = 42.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.35x = 66.83 × 42.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.35x = 2,838.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,838.35/48.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.71

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