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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.55, 85.90 and 47.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.55, 85.90 and 47.83 is: 71.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.55 : 85.90 = 47.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.55/85.90 = 47.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.55x = 85.90 × 47.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.55x = 4,108.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,108.17/57.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.39

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