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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.76, 86.50 and 47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.76, 86.50 and 47 is: 70.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.76 : 86.50 = 47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.76/86.50 = 47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.76x = 86.50 × 47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.76x = 4,065.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,065.50/57.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.39

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