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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.99, 81.35 and 47.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.99, 81.35 and 47.25 is: 65.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.99 : 81.35 = 47.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.99/81.35 = 47.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.99x = 81.35 × 47.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.99x = 3,843.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,843.79/58.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.16

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