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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.40, 88.94 and 47.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.40, 88.94 and 47.35 is: 70.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.40 : 88.94 = 47.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.40/88.94 = 47.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.40x = 88.94 × 47.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.40x = 4,211.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,211.31/59.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.90

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