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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.49, 87.65 and 47.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.49, 87.65 and 47.73 is: 71.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.49 : 87.65 = 47.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.49/87.65 = 47.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.49x = 87.65 × 47.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.49x = 4,183.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,183.30/58.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.53

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