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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.17, 88.80 and 47.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.17, 88.80 and 47.20 is: 70.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.17 : 88.80 = 47.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.17/88.80 = 47.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.17x = 88.80 × 47.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.17x = 4,191.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,191.36/59.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.84

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