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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.49, 81.99 and 47.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.49, 81.99 and 47.88 is: 65.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.49 : 81.99 = 47.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.49/81.99 = 47.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.49x = 81.99 × 47.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.49x = 3,925.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,925.68/59.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.99

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