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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.19, 78.83 and 47.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.19, 78.83 and 47.32 is: 65.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.19 : 78.83 = 47.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.19/78.83 = 47.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.19x = 78.83 × 47.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.19x = 3,730.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,730.24/57.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.23

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