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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.12, 85.70 and 47.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.12, 85.70 and 47.58 is: 71.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.12 : 85.70 = 47.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.12/85.70 = 47.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.12x = 85.70 × 47.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.12x = 4,077.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,077.61/57.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.39

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