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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.84, 82.62 and 47.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.84, 82.62 and 47.59 is: 65.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.84 : 82.62 = 47.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.84/82.62 = 47.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.84x = 82.62 × 47.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.84x = 3,931.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,931.68/59.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.70

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