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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.20, 70.80 and 39.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.20, 70.80 and 39.55 is: 59.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.20 : 70.80 = 39.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.20/70.80 = 39.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.20x = 70.80 × 39.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.20x = 2,800.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,800.14/47.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.33

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