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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.59, 80.51 and 47.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.59, 80.51 and 47.66 is: 65.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.59 : 80.51 = 47.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.59/80.51 = 47.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.59x = 80.51 × 47.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.59x = 3,836.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,836.47/58.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.48

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