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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.46, 87.74 and 47.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.46, 87.74 and 47.75 is: 71.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.46 : 87.74 = 47.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.46/87.74 = 47.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.46x = 87.74 × 47.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.46x = 4,188.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,188.91/58.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.66

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