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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.15, 88.50 and 47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.15, 88.50 and 47 is: 70.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.15 : 88.50 = 47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.15/88.50 = 47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.15x = 88.50 × 47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.15x = 4,159.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,159.50/59.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.32

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