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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.68, 79.62 and 47.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.68, 79.62 and 47.96 is: 66.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.68 : 79.62 = 47.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.68/79.62 = 47.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.68x = 79.62 × 47.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.68x = 3,818.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,818.58/57.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.20

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