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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.21, 81.64 and 47.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.21, 81.64 and 47.60 is: 65.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.21 : 81.64 = 47.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.21/81.64 = 47.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.21x = 81.64 × 47.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.21x = 3,886.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,886.06/59.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.63

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