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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.44, 82.05 and 47.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.44, 82.05 and 47.83 is: 66.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.44 : 82.05 = 47.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.44/82.05 = 47.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.44x = 82.05 × 47.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.44x = 3,924.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,924.45/59.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.02

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