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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.59, 70.15 and 47.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.59, 70.15 and 47.53 is: 65.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.59 : 70.15 = 47.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.59/70.15 = 47.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.59x = 70.15 × 47.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.59x = 3,334.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,334.23/50.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.91

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