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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.59, 71.46 and 39.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.59, 71.46 and 39.06 is: 58.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.59 : 71.46 = 39.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.59/71.46 = 39.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.59x = 71.46 × 39.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.59x = 2,791.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,791.23/47.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.65

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