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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.55, 86.37 and 47.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.55, 86.37 and 47.41 is: 71.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.55 : 86.37 = 47.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.55/86.37 = 47.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.55x = 86.37 × 47.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.55x = 4,094.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,094.80/57.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.15

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