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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.67, 80.96 and 47.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.67, 80.96 and 47.11 is: 65.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.67 : 80.96 = 47.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.67/80.96 = 47.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.67x = 80.96 × 47.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.67x = 3,814.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,814.03/58.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.01

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