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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.15, 81.57 and 47.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.15, 81.57 and 47.47 is: 65.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.15 : 81.57 = 47.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.15/81.57 = 47.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.15x = 81.57 × 47.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.15x = 3,872.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,872.13/59.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.46

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