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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.59, 82.31 and 47.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.59, 82.31 and 47.47 is: 65.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.59 : 82.31 = 47.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.59/82.31 = 47.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.59x = 82.31 × 47.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.59x = 3,906.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,906.61/59.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.56

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