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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.16, 88.40 and 47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.16, 88.40 and 47 is: 70.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.16 : 88.40 = 47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.16/88.40 = 47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.16x = 88.40 × 47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.16x = 4,154.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,154.80/59.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.23

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