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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.43, 82.08 and 47.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.43, 82.08 and 47.78 is: 65.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.43 : 82.08 = 47.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.43/82.08 = 47.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.43x = 82.08 × 47.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.43x = 3,921.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,921.78/59.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.99

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