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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.04, 88.48 and 47.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.04, 88.48 and 47.60 is: 71.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.04 : 88.48 = 47.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.04/88.48 = 47.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.04x = 88.48 × 47.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.04x = 4,211.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,211.65/59.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.34

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