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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.59, 89.29 and 47.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.59, 89.29 and 47.62 is: 71.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.59 : 89.29 = 47.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.59/89.29 = 47.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.59x = 89.29 × 47.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.59x = 4,251.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,251.99/59.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.35

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