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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.31, 81.82 and 47.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.31, 81.82 and 47.05 is: 64.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.31 : 81.82 = 47.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.31/81.82 = 47.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.31x = 81.82 × 47.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.31x = 3,849.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,849.49/59.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.90

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