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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.52, 85.94 and 47.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.52, 85.94 and 47.80 is: 71.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.52 : 85.94 = 47.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.52/85.94 = 47.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.52x = 85.94 × 47.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.52x = 4,107.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,107.93/57.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.42

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