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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.67, 89.40 and 47.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.67, 89.40 and 47.43 is: 71.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.67 : 89.40 = 47.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.67/89.40 = 47.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.67x = 89.40 × 47.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.67x = 4,240.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,240.24/59.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.06

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