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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.34, 89.04 and 47.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.34, 89.04 and 47.24 is: 70.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.34 : 89.04 = 47.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.34/89.04 = 47.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.34x = 89.04 × 47.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.34x = 4,206.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,206.25/59.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.88

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