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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.55, 70.93 and 39.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.55, 70.93 and 39.86 is: 59.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.55 : 70.93 = 39.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.55/70.93 = 39.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.55x = 70.93 × 39.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.55x = 2,826.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,826.72/47.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.45

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