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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.08, 88.47 and 47.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.08, 88.47 and 47.63 is: 71.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.08 : 88.47 = 47.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.08/88.47 = 47.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.08x = 88.47 × 47.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.08x = 4,213.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,213.83/59.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.32

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