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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.96, 81.34 and 47.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.96, 81.34 and 47.89 is: 66.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.96 : 81.34 = 47.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.96/81.34 = 47.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.96x = 81.34 × 47.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.96x = 3,895.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,895.37/58.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.07

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