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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.37, 88.95 and 47.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.37, 88.95 and 47.94 is: 71.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.37 : 88.95 = 47.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.37/88.95 = 47.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.37x = 88.95 × 47.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.37x = 4,264.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,264.26/59.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.83

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