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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.90, 86.96 and 47.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.90, 86.96 and 47.10 is: 70.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.90 : 86.96 = 47.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.90/86.96 = 47.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.90x = 86.96 × 47.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.90x = 4,095.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,095.82/57.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.74

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