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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.18, 81.54 and 47.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.18, 81.54 and 47.57 is: 65.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.18 : 81.54 = 47.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.18/81.54 = 47.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.18x = 81.54 × 47.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.18x = 3,878.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,878.45/59.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.54

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