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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.43, 82.06 and 47.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.43, 82.06 and 47.13 is: 65.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.43 : 82.06 = 47.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.43/82.06 = 47.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.43x = 82.06 × 47.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.43x = 3,867.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,867.79/59.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.08

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