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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.55, 89.32 and 47.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.55, 89.32 and 47.60 is: 71.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.55 : 89.32 = 47.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.55/89.32 = 47.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.55x = 89.32 × 47.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.55x = 4,251.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,251.63/59.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.40

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