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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.15, 70.64 and 39.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.15, 70.64 and 39.89 is: 59.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.15 : 70.64 = 39.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.15/70.64 = 39.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.15x = 70.64 × 39.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.15x = 2,818.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,818.11/47.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.78

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