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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.59, 71.48 and 39.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.59, 71.48 and 39.89 is: 59.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.59 : 71.48 = 39.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.59/71.48 = 39.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.59x = 71.48 × 39.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.59x = 2,851.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,851.62/47.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.92

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