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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.15, 88.57 and 47.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.15, 88.57 and 47.68 is: 71.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.15 : 88.57 = 47.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.15/88.57 = 47.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.15x = 88.57 × 47.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.15x = 4,223.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,223.02/59.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.40

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