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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.21, 81.73 and 47.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.21, 81.73 and 47.53 is: 65.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.21 : 81.73 = 47.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.21/81.73 = 47.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.21x = 81.73 × 47.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.21x = 3,884.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,884.63/59.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.61

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