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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.73, 81 and 47.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.73, 81 and 47.79 is: 65.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.73 : 81 = 47.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.73/81 = 47.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.73x = 81 × 47.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.73x = 3,870.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,870.99/58.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.92

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