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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.08, 78.74 and 47.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.08, 78.74 and 47.91 is: 66.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.08 : 78.74 = 47.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.08/78.74 = 47.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.08x = 78.74 × 47.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.08x = 3,772.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,772.67/57.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.09

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