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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.42, 88.98 and 47.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.42, 88.98 and 47.94 is: 71.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.42 : 88.98 = 47.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.42/88.98 = 47.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.42x = 88.98 × 47.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.42x = 4,265.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,265.70/59.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.80

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