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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.39, 87.52 and 47.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.39, 87.52 and 47.05 is: 70.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.39 : 87.52 = 47.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.39/87.52 = 47.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.39x = 87.52 × 47.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.39x = 4,117.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,117.82/58.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.52

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