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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.12, 86.78 and 47.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.12, 86.78 and 47.94 is: 71.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.12 : 86.78 = 47.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.12/86.78 = 47.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.12x = 86.78 × 47.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.12x = 4,160.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,160.23/58.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.58

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