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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.09, 88.77 and 47.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.09, 88.77 and 47.82 is: 71.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.09 : 88.77 = 47.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.09/88.77 = 47.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.09x = 88.77 × 47.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.09x = 4,244.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,244.98/59.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.84

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