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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.18, 86.84 and 47.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.18, 86.84 and 47.92 is: 71.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.18 : 86.84 = 47.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.18/86.84 = 47.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.18x = 86.84 × 47.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.18x = 4,161.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,161.37/58.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.53

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