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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.97, 82.80 and 47.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.97, 82.80 and 47.57 is: 65.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.97 : 82.80 = 47.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.97/82.80 = 47.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.97x = 82.80 × 47.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.97x = 3,938.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,938.82/59.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.68

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